CarePlus

Overview

CarePlus provides funding for patients with high health needs. Patients identified as eligible for CarePlus receive four funded visits a year with the General Practice Team.

Patients enrolled in CarePlus will have an initial assessment and three reviews throughout the year which focus on developing a plan for their care and setting goals that will improve the management of their health.

CarePlus is available to any patient that meets the Ministry of Health criteria for the programme and does not have a High Use Health Card (HUHC).

Services provided

• Claims processing
• Payments to practices
• Monthly status report to practices
• Dealing with enquiries from practitioners
• Telephone advice on CarePlus issues
• Monthly/Quarterly reports

Resources and publications

The following resources are available from South Link Health:

• What is CarePlus? – patient information leaflet
• Practice Guide to CarePlus
• COPD Assessment Tool
• Palliative Care Assessment Tool
• At Risk Elderly Assessment Tool
• Patient Care Plan Booklet