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Government-Funded Home Care in Alberta (CDHCI Program)

Your Care, Your Choice — Delivered by Bayshore Home Health

The Client Directed Home Care Invoicing (CDHCI) program is an Alberta Health Services (AHS) initiative that gives you the freedom to choose your approved home care provider — while your care is funded through Alberta Blue Cross.

As a trusted national leader, Bayshore Home Health makes the process simple: we coordinate qualified caregivers for personal, home support, and respite care — and handle all billing, scheduling, and nursing oversight on your behalf.

Enjoy peace of mind knowing your care is delivered by experienced professionals who make government-funded home care easy, flexible, and personalized.

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Why Choose Bayshore for Government-Funded Home Care

For nearly six decades, Bayshore Home Health has helped Albertans access quality, government-funded home care through programs like the Client Directed Home Care Invoicing (CDHCI) initiative. As an AHS-approved provider, we combine trusted local care with national clinical expertise — making your home-care experience simple, transparent, and dependable.

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Help Navigating CDHCI

We guide you through every step — from AHS assessment to Alberta Blue Cross billing — so you can access the funding and care you’re entitled to without the paperwork stress.

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Clinical Expertise You Can Trust

Our Registered Nurses and clinical leaders oversee every plan of care, ensuring safety, consistency, and high-quality standards across all services.

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Your Own Local Care Team

Receive care from professionals in your own community. Your caregivers are hired, trained, and supported by Bayshore — giving you comfort, familiarity, and continuity of care.

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Proudly Canadian, Locally Connected

Since 1966, we’ve been part of the communities we serve. Our Alberta teams understand local systems, cultures, and the realities of everyday home care.

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Giving Back to Our Communities

Through the Bayshore Foundation and our ESG values, we support local causes and help improve access to care.

Benefits of Alberta’s Client Directed Home Care Invoicing (CDHCI)

Through Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Alberta Blue Cross, the CDHCI program helps you access funded home-care services—while Bayshore handles the coordination, billing, and clinical oversight.

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Convenient Direct Billing

We bill Alberta Blue Cross directly for your approved hours, so the majority of your home-care costs are covered automatically. No invoices, no receipts—just simple, government-funded support you can rely on.

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Simplified Care Management

Skip the stress of payroll and paperwork.  Bayshore hires and manages your caregiving team, providing Registered Nurse supervision and clear communication with your AHS case manager.

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Choose Your Care Provider

Select the AHS-approved home-care agency that best fits your family’s needs—without being limited by geography. With Bayshore, you stay in control of your schedule, caregivers, and comfort.

Our Services

Personal Care

Whether you require help with bathing, dressing, grooming, or mobility, our professional caregivers are dedicated to enhancing your comfort and well-being.

Companionship

Companionship services offer social interaction, emotional support, and assistance with daily activities, enhancing well-being and reducing feelings of loneliness.

Respite Care

Respite care offers temporary relief for primary caregivers by providing professional, compassionate support for loved ones at home.

Government-Funded Home Care Across Alberta

We’re proud to provide AHS-approved, government-funded home care through the Client Directed Home Care Invoicing (CDHCI) program across Alberta. Our dedicated Bayshore caregivers live and work in your communities — offering compassionate, professional support in: Calgary, Cold Lake, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge South, Medicine Hat, and Red Deer Central. Wherever you call home, Bayshore delivers personalized, high-quality care funded through Alberta Blue Cross, helping you stay safe and comfortable where you belong.

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Who’s Eligible for Alberta’s CDHCI Program

The Client Directed Home Care Invoicing (CDHCI) program is available to Albertans who need ongoing home-care support and want more choice in how it’s delivered. You must be assessed and approved by Alberta Health Services (AHS), and services are funded through Alberta Blue Cross.

Reside in Alberta and have a valid health care card.
Complete a home care assessment carried out by Alberta Health Services (AHS).
Have a predictable and consistent level of need for home care services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about Alberta’s CDHCI program? Find quick answers to common inquiries about eligibility, services, and how the program works.

What is the Client Directed Home Care Invoicing (CDHCI) program?

The CDHCI program is a government-funded home care option from Alberta Health Services (AHS) that lets eligible Albertans choose their approved provider—like Bayshore Home Health—while AHS funds the care through Alberta Blue Cross.

How is CDHCI different from Self-Managed Care?

With Self-Managed Care, you hire and pay caregivers yourself. Under CDHCI, Bayshore employs your care team, manages scheduling, and bills Alberta Blue Cross directly—so you keep control without the paperwork.

Who qualifies for CDHCI funding?

You may qualify if you live in Alberta, have a valid health card, and are assessed by an AHS case manager as needing ongoing home care. Call 811 or your local AHS Home Care office to confirm eligibility.

What services are covered?

Funded services may include:

Personal care (bathing, grooming, mobility)
Respite care for family caregivers
Homemaking when combined with personal care

Coverage follows AHS-approved hours and rates, billed directly through Alberta Blue Cross.

Can I choose or change my caregivers?

Yes. CDHCI gives you the freedom to select an AHS-approved provider and request caregiver changes anytime. Bayshore’s care managers make the process easy and seamless.

How do I get started?

Call 811 to connect with an AHS case manager or contact Bayshore Home Health directly. We’ll walk you through eligibility, setup, and billing so you can begin receiving government-funded care at home.