FOI 25-0461 LD – Commonwealth Home Support Programme (chsp) Meals Service

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The Department of Health released pricing data for Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) meals services provided to aged care recipients. The disclosure shows unit prices for meal delivery services across multiple providers, with a base price of $8.54 per meal from 1 July 2024 through 2 January 2025, followed by price increases effective 3 January 2025. Most providers moved to $9.37 per meal, with one provider increasing to $9.96 per meal. The price adjustments represent increases of approximately 9–16% and remained in effect through 30 June 2025. The document provides no explanation for the pricing structure, adjustment rationale, or impact on service recipients, containing only provider billing rates and effective date ranges.