Self and Family Managed Care
What Is Self Management?
Self Management is when consumers accept full responsibility for the funds available under the Regional Health Authority Homecare option to provide for their assessed care needs and non-professional services needed to maintain an independent community living lifestyle. The Managers are accountable for the human resource functions as well as the taxes involved with hiring employees. (Canada Revenue Agency Remittances, EI, CPP, etc.)
What Is Family Managed Care?
Family Managed Care is when a designated family member or trusted friend undertakes and accepts full responsibility for meeting the assessed care needs and non-professional services on behalf of a consumer whom qualifies for Homecare.
Managers must:
- Be eligible for Manitoba Home Care
- Have a long term physical disability
- Reside in their own house or apartment
- Agree to the terms and conditions of the contract
- Be legally capable of managing and taking responsibility for their care (eg. signing a contract and acting as an employer).