Deferred Payments
Deferred payment agreements (DPAs)
DPAs must now be offered by all councils. A DPA means that people can use the value of their home to fund care home costs but not have to sell their home until they are ready to do so. If you are eligible for a DPA, the council will pay the fees on your behalf until you ready to sell your home and make the repayment.
A fee will be charged for setting up a DPA and interest will be charged to cover the council's costs.
In Liverpool we have offered DPAs for a number of years. If you, or a family member, already has a DPA with us the terms of that agreement will not change as a result of the Care Act.
If you are eligible for services and support from us , the option of a deferred payment will be discussed with you when your financial assessment is carried out.
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A fee will be charged for setting up a DPA and interest will be charged to cover the council's costs.
In Liverpool we have offered DPAs for a number of years. If you, or a family member, already has a DPA with us the terms of that agreement will not change as a result of the Care Act.
If you are eligible for services and support from us , the option of a deferred payment will be discussed with you when your financial assessment is carried out.