Why does my MTCF change every quarter?

Your means-tested amount can vary dependent on deeming rates, levels of assessable assets, and other changes to your assets and income.
The daily MTCF cannot exceed the amount of daily subsidies and supplement that a provider would otherwise be eligible to receive for the resident. As your care needs change, the amount of subsidies payable will vary and, therefore so may the MTCF.
The DHS will re-assess your income and assets and will advise you and your aged care provider quarterly if there has been a change in your MTCF.