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Skip to content Helping Calgary families estimate their home care costs under the CDHCI program. Use the calculator below to see how much may be covered and what your out-of-pocket costs could look like.
Estimate how much of your home care could be covered through the CDHCI program and what your approximate out-of-pocket cost may be.
Estimates based on a reimbursement rate of $34.03 per authorized hour through the CDHCI program administered by Alberta Blue Cross. Actual eligibility, authorized hours, and coverage may vary.
The CDHCI program currently covers $34.03 per authorized hour of approved home care.
The total coverage depends on:
Families typically pay the difference between the provider’s hourly rate and the reimbursed amount.
Typical home care rate: $40/hour
Monthly cost: $3,200
Estimated coverage: $2,722
Estimated out-of-pocket: $477.60
Estimated weekly budget: $119.40
Monthly cost: $6,400
Estimated coverage: $5,444
Estimated out-of-pocket: $955.20
Estimated weekly budget: $238.80
Eligibility is determined through an in-home or virtual assessment conducted by Alberta Health Services.
Individuals who may qualify include those who:
Many families in Calgary use CDHCI alongside private home care to gain more flexibility and consistency.
Benefits include:
Compassion Senior Care provides a range of in-home support services that can complement CDHCI-approved care plans:
These services can be tailored based on your approved hours and care needs.
The CDHCI program allows families to choose their own home care provider and receive reimbursement for approved care hours through Alberta Blue Cross.
The program reimburses approximately $34.03 per authorized hour, depending on the approved care plan.
Authorized hours are determined through an assessment by Alberta Health Services.
Yes. The program allows families to choose their own provider and submit invoices for reimbursement.
You can begin by contacting Alberta Health Services to request an assessment. Once approved, you can start using a private provider and submit claims through Alberta Blue Cross.
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