LTCS Guidelines

The LTCS Guidelines are made by the Lifetime Care and Support Commissioner of the Australian Capital Territory (LTCS Commissioner) under section 93 of the Lifetime Care and Support (Catastrophic Injuries) Act 2014 (LTCS Act).

The LTCS Guidelines set out eligibility criteria for the LTCS Scheme, the procedures to be followed and the treatment and care to be provided to participants. The Guidelines must be followed by the Commissioner, by participants and by service providers.

Any questions about the LTCS Scheme and the LTCS Guidelines may be directed to the LTCS Commissioner.

Contact:

LTCS Commissioner
1 Constitution Ave
Canberra  ACT  2601
GPO Box 158
Canberra  ACT  2601

Phone: 132281
Email: ltcss@act.gov.au

The Lifetime Care and Support Guidelines are issued in parts and outline the different requirements of the Lifetime Care and Support Scheme

PART 1 Eligibility criteria for participation in the Lifetime Care and Support Scheme

PART 2 Guidelines for disputes about eligibility

PART 3 Guidelines for disputes about motor accident injury

PART 4 Guidelines for disputes about participants' treatment and care needs

PART 5 Treatment, rehabilitation and care needs assessment

PART 6 Reasonable and necessary decision making in the Lifetime Care and Support Scheme

PART 7 Treatment and rehabilitation needs

PART 8 Attendant care

PART 9 Education support services

PART 10 Respite

PART 11 Participants living overseas

PART 12 Modifications to a motor vehicle

PART 13 Equipment

PART 14 Home modifications

PART 15 Prostheses

PART 16 Vocational Rehabilitation ServicesPART 17 Approved Providers of Attendant Care Services

PART 17 Approved Providers of Attendant Care Services

Guidelines for the calculation of the LTCS Levy to cover work injuries