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| What change to the client contribution policy was announced recently? |
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Only income will be considered when determining client contribution for long-term care. Assets are no longer included in the financial assessment.
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| When will this change take effect? |
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| Will the change be applied retroactively? |
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| Who does the change apply to? |
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This change applies to all subsidized long-term care clients, adults and seniors, including those receiving in-home services, or residential care in an adult residential facility or nursing home.
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| What documents concerning their income must an applicant provide when they apply for financial assistance |
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- Income tax returns for both spouses for a period of 2 years
- Cheque stubs or, if direct deposit, photocopy of recent bank statement, may be requested
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| What income is considered in the assessment? |
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- All income, including Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), other pension plans
- Income earned on investments (interests, dividends, capital gains, etc.)
- Rental income from all properties.
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| How will this change be implemented for new clients? |
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| New clients will be assessed according to the new policy. Only their family income will be assessed. |
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| How will this change be implemented for current clients? |
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| Employees of the Department will review the information already in their files. If the contribution to services currently includes assets, the client will be notified of the new reduced contribution as soon as possible during the next few weeks. If applicable, a reduction in the client contribution will be applied retroactively to the beginning of October 2006. |
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| How will this change be implemented for private-pay clients? |
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If an individual is currently paying the full cost of their long-term care services and would like to apply for financial assistance, they may contact their regional office for a financial assessment.
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| How will the service provider know about a reduction in a client’s contribution? |
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Department staff will notify the agency or residential facility providing the service to the client.
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