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Manitoba offers the Self and Family Managed Care Program to eligible home care recipients. The program offers funds in exchange for home care services which can be used to hire private care or a care company such as Comforts of Home – Care. By going this route families and individuals will have a say about who comes into their home ensuring consistency and quality of care.
How Self and Family Managed Care (SFMC) Works
The Self and Family Managed Care (SFMC) program allows you to manage your own home care services while receiving funding support. Here’s how the process works:
1. Eligibility
Individuals must live in their own home, apartment or assisted living facility.
2. Apply for the Program
Ask your existing home care case coordinator about SFMC or phone the Intake Line directly at (204) 788-8330 to apply.
3. Complete the Application
Complete the application form. Comforts of Home – Care can assist with the application form.
4. Care Assessment
Your home care coordinator will assess how many hours of care and individual is eligible for.
5. Set Up a Dedicated Bank Account
If approved individuals will be required to open a separate bank account to manage the funds.
6. Receive Funding
The program is subject to regular audits, so it is important to keep all invoices and documentation.
7. Ongoing Regional Health Authority Support
Your Regional Health Authority (RHA) will continue to provide medical equipment, supplies (such as gloves and pads), and visits from nurses and Community Therapy Services.
We’re Here to Help
The information package you receive can be quite detailed, and the application process may feel overwhelming at first. If you have questions or need support at any stage, Comforts of Home-Care is here to help.
By choosing a professional home care company, we also handle the administrative responsibilities for you, including:
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Hiring and screening qualified caregivers
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Managing payroll and source deductions
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Workplace Safety and Insurance (WCB) coverage
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Scheduling and arranging replacement staff for vacations or sick days
This allows you to focus on receiving the care you need while we take care of the details.
Assurance and Peace of Mind:
Regional Health Care home care services suggest families and individuals have a back-up plan as the services they provide are not always guaranteed.
At Comforts of Home – Care we take your care seriously and are happy to be your back up plan! We are on-call 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to deal with any emergency that may arise. Family or clients can have peace of mind knowing they can completely rely on our services.