Seniors in Alberta can receive home care funding through the Client Directed Home Care Invoicing (CDHCI) program, a flexible option offered by Alberta Health Services (AHS).
This program allows eligible individuals to choose a registered service provider from Alberta Blue Cross’s approved list and receive care services—such as personal care, homemaking related to health needs, and respite for caregivers—at no out-of-pocket cost within approved limits.
Funding covers a set number of pre-approved care hours per month, based on an AHS assessment, and the service provider bills Alberta Blue Cross directly. This model empowers clients to direct their own care, making it easier to stay at home safely and comfortably. The CDHCI program is ideal for seniors who want more control over their care and the flexibility to choose providers that best suit their needs—all while having services funded through the province.
What CDHCI Covers:
Personal Care: Help with hygiene, dressing, medication, mobility, and meals.
Homemaking: Health-related tasks like cleaning medical equipment, incontinence laundry, and garbage removal (not general housecleaning).
Respite Care: Short-term relief for informal caregivers when you can’t be left alone.
How to Access CDHCI Funding (Step-by-Step):
Assessment: Contact Alberta Health Services to request a home care assessment by phoning 403-943-1920. An AHS Case Manager will evaluate your needs and determine if CDHCI is suitable.
Eligibility Confirmation: Ensure you have a valid Alberta Health Care card, live in a community setting, and can manage or assign someone to manage your care.
Consent & Agreement: Complete a Consent to Disclose Information form and a CDHCI Letter of Agreement. If a third party is involved, provide legal documentation as required.
Approval: Once approved, you’ll receive a letter from Alberta Blue Cross with your authorized hours, start date, and customer number.
Select Provider: Choose a service provider agency from the Alberta Blue Cross registered vendor list.
Care Planning: Work with your provider to deliver care as outlined in your AHS-approved Care Plan.
Monitor & Report: You or your CDHCI manager must coordinate care, have a backup plan, and notify AHS and Alberta Blue Cross of any changes in condition, contact details, or service needs.
Here are some reasons why TotalCare Concierge would be your best partner for CDHCI.
Care Planning – Are You in The Driver’s Seat?
At TotalCare Concierge, you remain in control of your care. From day one, your preferences, lifestyle, and personal goals are placed at the center of your care plan. Whether you want to keep your routines intact or adjust services as your needs evolve, we ensure you’re actively involved in every decision. This client-directed model promotes independence, builds trust, and fosters a partnership that respects your voice and choices.
The Right Staffing Model
The right care experience depends heavily on the right people. TotalCare Concierge emphasizes caregiver-client compatibility, ensuring that each caregiver is not only professionally skilled but also a good personality match for the client. We also prioritize staff consistency so you see familiar faces reducing stress and increasing comfort. We invest heavily in caregiver engagement and satisfaction which reduces turnover and creates a more stable, high quality care providers for your clients.
Maximizing Your Funding
At TotalCare Concierge, we understand how important it is to get the most value out of your available funding. We commit to working with you so you do not have to pay out of pocket for premiums on top of your funding. We help you stretch your funding – getting you more hours and better outcomes. We also offer client status benefits that provides no cost health reviews and extra care hours giving you more support, more time, and more peace of mind.
Meeting Both Your Wants and Needs
Excellent care does not stop at clinical needs, it also includes your personal wants and lifestyle preferences. We take the time to understand what matters most to you and implement that into your care plan. We tailor your care to ensure that it aligns with your personality, habits, and aspirations – not jut a generic checklist.
Exceeding Standards and Legislations
While we are not governed by Continuing Care Health Service Standards (CCHSS), we practice as if we are. At TotalCare Concierge, we go above and beyond wherever we can. For example, your loved ones can expect a report of how your visits went. With our Registered Nurse led team, all visits are reviewed by Registered Nurses to ensure that your needs and wants are sufficiently met and concerns are brought forth timely. We also provide suggestions and resources on how to address those concerns. We stick to ethical practices and do not exploit the law. For example, Alberta Labor Law requires a minimum of 3 hours of pay if an employee is called to work however that minimum is reduced to 2 hours per shift for home care caregivers. Unlike other providers who still require a 3 hour minimum, we work with our clients to see how we can meet the 2 hour minimum while minimizing staff downtime in not having anything to do.
Are You Properly Covered?
We carry a robust insurance package to ensure that you are fully covered when receiving our services. Other than the usual general liability and fidelity insurance, we carry extra coverage to protect not only your health but also your personal and private information.
How About Extras?
At TotalCare Concierge, our service does not end when the scheduled visits end. We offer all our clients extra services at no additional cost! You are assigned a Registered Nurse Care Concierge which will ensure that your health and condition are reviewed regularly. All your visits are reviewed to ensure they continually meet your care needs and wants. We treat you with respect and as a member of our family including remembering and celebrating your birthday! We also have an extensive referral network for whatever you may need. With TotalCare Concierge, you get more than what you pay for. The added services aren’t just perks, they are a testament to our commitment to treating each client like a valued member of our family, not just a number in our accounting books.
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TotalCare Concierge is a Home Care service provider approved to provide homecare through AHS BlueCross CDHCI program, PDD Program, and VIP Program. We service the Calgary area by providing care services to Seniors, Veterans, Persons with Developmental Disabilities, and adults with other disabilities. Services include Personal Care, Overnight, Respite, Medication and Medication Assistance, Companion, Dementia, Palliative, End of Life, Wound, Meal Prep, Meal Planning, Cooking, Cleaning, Laundry, other Housekeeping services, Driving, LPN, RN, Care management and overall concierge service. In yyc, we are known as Total Care, Care Concierge, and TotalCare Concierge. If you are looking for the best home care providing quality home care service, look no further. We even offer free home care as a benefit to our premium and elite status clients!
