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The role of the NTPF

The NTPF has been designated by the Minister for Health and Children pursuant to Section 40 of the Act as a body authorised to negotiate with proprietors of registered nursing homes to reach agreement in relation to the maximum price(s) that will be charged for the provision of long-term residential care services to Nursing Homes Support Scheme residents.   As part of this function, the NTPF will enter into "Approved Nursing Home Agreements" with registered private and voluntary nursing homes to record the maximum price(s) that have been negotiated.   The NTPF will provide the HSE with the details of all Approved Nursing Home Agreements.

 
Q
 What is the Fair Deal Scheme?
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 The Fair Deal (The Nursing Homes Support Scheme) scheme announced by the Minister for Health & Children and which came into effect on the 27th October 2009 has replaced the previous system of public nursing home charges and the private nursing home subvention scheme. The intent of this scheme is to make residential home care for older people more accessible, affordable and anxiety free, by removing inconsistencies which currently exist in the system and improving the role the State plays in delivering and meeting the costs of this care.
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 What is NTPF's role?
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 The NTPF has a specific remit within the scheme which is to negotiate prices with private and voluntary nursing homes on behalf of the State. As part of this function, the NTPF will enter into pricing agreements with registered nursing homes. The NTPF in turn will provide the HSE with the details of pricing agreements to be included in the scheme.
The NTPF's role does not include setting standards for Private Residential Facilities or the assessment of individuals for the purposes of determining their eligibility under the Fair Deal Scheme.
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 Can the NTPF negotiate on behalf of a resident or family?
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 The function of the NTPF under the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act 2009 is solely to negotiate prices with private and voluntary nursing homes. Residents of nursing homes or their families, who have a query regarding the operation of the scheme should contact the Health Service Executive at 1850 24 1850
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 What is the role of HSE?
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 The role of the HSE will include liaising with applicants, assessing their eligibility for the scheme and determining financial co-payment arrangements between nursing homes and individual residents, and disbursing State payments to private nursing homes.   Further information is available from www.hse.ie
Q
 What is the role of HIQA?
A
 HIQA will set nursing home standards and will inspect facilities to ensure that these standards are being met.   Further information is available from www.hiqa.ie

Any queries from nursing home residents or their families concerning this scheme should contact the HSE helpline number 1850 24 1850

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