At Home Caregiver Benefit

Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Health and Wellness

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Provides financial support to older adults living at home with ongoing care needs to pay for their unpaid caregiver. A primary caregiver could be a family member, friend, or neighbor. To enroll, both the care recipient and the primary caregiver must be eligible.

Once enrolled, the care recipients will receive between $250 to $1500 per month, depending on their household income. Once enrolled, no need reapply each year.

Note: Applicant is the care recipient. If the care recipient is unable to participate in the financial assessment due to illness, age, or another reason, an agent such as a family member or an attorney can act on their behalf.

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Once enrolled, the care recipients will receive between $250 to $1500 per month, depending on their household income. Once enrolled, no need reapply each year.

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Description:	Provides financial support to older adults living at home with ongoing care needs to pay for their unpaid caregiver. A primary caregiver could be a family member, friend, or neighbor. To enroll, both the care recipient and the primary caregiver must be eligible. Once enrolled, the care recipients will receive between $250 to $1500 per month, depending on their household income. Once enrolled, no need reapply each year. Note: Applicant is the care recipient. If the care recipient is unable to participate in the financial assessment due to illness, age, or another reason, an agent such as a family member or an attorney can act on their behalf.
Eligibility:	Care recipient must: -Be assessed by Home Care as having high ongoing care and support needs and who are at high likelihood of admission to a long term care home -Be a resident of Epekwitk / PEI with a valid health card or have applied for a PEI Health Card -Be 65 years of age or older (for individuals who are younger and meet all other eligibilities will be discussed on a case-by-case basis) -Have an up-to-date Canada Revenue Agency tax assessment -Be eligible to receive Home Care services -Not be a current resident of community care, long-term care, or any other residential facility -Agree to the terms and conditions of the At Home Caregiver Benefit Primary caregiver must: -Be 18 years of age or older -Be the predominant provider or coordinator of the ongoing care of the care recipient (Can be living a separate home) -Not paid to provide care to the care recipient -Be a resident of Epekwitk / PE with a valid health card or have applied for a health card -Be a permanent resident of Canada
Fees:	No fees
How to Access:	Call the toll-free number to be connected to local Home Care office
Documents Required:	A valid health card
Program Email:	caregiverbenefit@gov.pe.ca
Language:	English
Website:	https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/health-and-wellness/at-home-caregiver-benefit#utm_source=redirect&utm_medium=url&utm_campaign=AtHomeCaregiver
Coverage Area:	Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island

Department of Health and Wellness - Main Office

Shaw Building, 4th Floor North, 105 Rochford Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Coverage Area: Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
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October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
depthw@gov.pe.ca

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At Home Caregiver Benefit

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