However, federal Aged Care Minister Sam Rae said states had "rejected" a $2bn offer through the National Health Reform Agreement for aged care services despite delayed discharges of elderly patients – known as bed block – being singled out as "their biggest pressure point". Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementIn doing so, the government separated funding for "the main care budget so older Australians don't need to forgo care to afford assistive technology they need," Mr Rae said. He said the government would continue to "listen to older Australians and act on their feedback". Aged Care Minister Sam Rae said states had 'rejected' a $2bn offer for aged care services. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement"We'll continue to work productively with our counterparts in state government to build on our reforms and refine our aged care system so older Australians aren't left behind."