Eligibility for Home Health

You must meet the eligibility requirements below to receive Home Health services.

• Be a resident of British Columbia
• Be a Canadian citizen or have permanent resident status (Landed immigrant or on a Minister’s permit approved by the Ministry of Health Services)
• Require care
• After discharge from a hospital
• At home rather than hospitalization
• Due to terminal illness

Additional requirements for some of our services

For subsidized services, such as home support, adult day programs, case management, assisted living and residential care, clients must:

• Be 19 years of age or older
• Have lived in British Columbia for three months
• Be unable to function independently because of chronic health-related problems or
• Have been diagnosed with an end-stage illness

What if I don't meet these eligibility requirements?

We will refer you to other community resources as appropriate.

Is there a cost?

Some Home Health services are free of charge while others include a cost based on your after tax income. Learn more about costs associated with our Home Health services.

How can I access Home Health services?

You can access these services through your Home Health provider or a case manager. Visit the Access page to learn more.