Costs of Home Health

Some Home Health services are provided at no cost and others may have an associated cost that is based on your your after-tax income.

The Province of BC sets the service charges for Home Health clients.

Services provided free of charge

• Case Management
• Occupational and Physical Therapy
• Community Nutrition
• Health Services for Community Living

You will also not be charged for the following services, but you may have to cover the cost of supplies associated with these services:

• Home Care Nursing (note that most Home Care Nursing supplies are provided free of charge for the first two weeks)
• Caregiver Support

Services where charges may apply

• Acquired Brain Injury Program
• Home Support Services - There may be a daily charge, depending on your income.

Services where charges apply

Assisted LivingThere is a monthly charge based on 70 per cent of your after-tax income.

Visit the Assisted Living page for more information about this service.

Adult Day ProgramsCommunity facilities usually charge a nominal daily charge to supplement the cost of transportation, supplies and meals.

Visit the Adult Day Programs page for more information about this service.

Convalescent Care There is a flat minimum monthly rate. If your stay is less than a month, you will be assessed for a prorated charge, which is the minimum monthly rate divided by number of days in the month times your length of stay.

If the charge represents a financial hardship, low income clients can request a financial assessment  to get a temporary rate reduction.

Visit the Convalescent Care page for more information about this service.

Hospice ResidencesThere is a flat minimum monthly rate. If your stay is less than a month, you will be assessed for a prorated charge, which is the minimum monthly rate divided by number of days in the month times your length of stay.

If the charge represents a financial hardship, low income clients can request a financial assessment  to get a temporary rate reduction.

Visit the Hospice Palliative Care page for more information about this service.

Residential CareThere is a flat monthly rate depending on your after-tax income. Rates are adjusted every year by the Ministry of Health. Please contact your local Home Health office for current costs. Visit the Residential Care page for more information about this service.

Home Support Services People receiving home support services for personal care on a short-term basis, a few days up to two weeks after discharge from a hospital, will not be charged for services.

However, if you are receiving ongoing services, you may be assessed a daily charge depending on your income. Most people pay very little or nothing at all.

People who are considered to be palliative by their physician and who are in the last six months of life are not charged for home support services. We will assess your care needs monthly to determine your ongoing eligibility.

Visit the Home Support Services page for more information about this service.

Option to purchase private services

In addition to services provided through Fraser Health, you can also purchase home health services from private care agencies.

For example, if you are not eligible for publicly subsidized Home Health services you may want to consider private agencies. Or you may want to add to the services you are already receiving.

Am I eligible?

You must meet eligibility requirements for Home Health services prior to accessing services. Learn more about who is eligible.

How can I access these services?

Your Home Health care provider may recommend programs to you or you may be able to apply directly for access. Learn more about accessing Home Health services.