Homecare Funding

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The Client Directed Home Care Invoicing (CDHCI)  allows clients to choose an eligible home care provider agency to deliver services up to a maximum number of pre-approved hours per month assessed and authorized by AHS. By using CDHCI, clients can have more control over scheduling and directing their care while minimizing the administrative and financial burdens. This program is especially beneficial for clients with short-term intensive needs, cultural considerations, or those living in areas where it is difficult for AHS to arrange services.

To be eligible for CDHCI, you must:

• Be eligible for home care services as determined by an AHS assessment.
•  Have a home care assessment that determines CDHCI as a suitable mode of service delivery.
• Ensure that CDHCI does not create a conflict of interest with any other AHS policy or Service Agreement.
• Require a predictable level of service.

Contact Your AHS Case Manager: Reach out to your current AHS Case Manager to discuss your eligibility for the CDHCI program or contact the AHS Community Home Care Intake line to self-refer to the program. They will organize  Case Manager to come to your house to complete an assessment of your needs and develop a Service Care Plan that outlines the maximum hours of care per month you have been approved for.

Sign The Necessary Documents: Sign the Consent to Disclose Information form and the Letter of Agreement, which outlines the terms and responsibilities of the CDHCI program. Your case manager will provide you with these forms.

Choose A Care Provider Agency: Select an eligible Care Provider Agency from the list provided by Alberta Blue Cross. Beyond Care Living Inc. is an approved agency in Edmonton, Calgary and other rural areas in Alberta.

Direct Your Care: Work with your chosen Care Provider Agency to schedule your services and build an individualized care plan for the staff providing your care.

Pay For Services Not Covered By CDHCI: You are responsible for paying the Care Provider Agency for any charges/expenses not covered by the CDHCI program, such as additional hours beyond the approved maximum, overtime, vacation pay, or equipment costs.

Ongoing Communication With AHS & Alberta Blue Cross: Keep your AHS Case Manager informed of any changes to your condition or care provider status. Also, notify AHS and Alberta Blue Cross of any changes to your address or contact information.