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Manitoba offers the Self and Family Managed Care Program to eligible home care recipients. The program offers money 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, not only do you have a say about who comes into your home, you can ensure 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:
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Eligibility
You must live in your own home, apartment, or an assisted living facility. -
Apply for the Program
Speak with your current Home Care Case Coordinator about SFMC, or contact the Intake Line directly at (204) 788-8330 to begin the application process. -
Complete the Application
Fill out the SFMC application form. If you need assistance, Comforts of Home-Care is happy to help guide you through the process. -
Care Assessment
Your Case Coordinator will assess your care needs and determine the number of hours of care you are eligible to receive. -
Set Up a Dedicated Bank Account
A separate bank account must be opened to manage the program funds. -
Receive Funding
Once approved, funding will be provided to cover your home care services. The program is subject to regular audits, so it is important to keep all invoices and documentation. -
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:
WRHA home care services require family to provide a back-up plan for services as the services are not guaranteed.
At Comforts of Home – Care we take your care seriously! We are the back up plan! If a companion fails to arrive at their shift, we are alerted electronically. 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.