Get Approved Home Care — With Choice, Control, and Direct Billing

Did you know that Alberta Blue Cross funds home care services for eligible Albertans through a program called Client Directed Home Care Invoicing (CDHCI)?

Many seniors, adults with disabilities, and families caring for loved ones qualify for this program—but don’t know it exists or don’t know how to access it.

If you are approved for CDHCI, you can receive professional home care at no direct cost, while Alberta Blue Cross pays your care provider directly.

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What Is the Alberta Blue Cross CDHCI Program?

Client Directed Home Care Invoicing (CDHCI) is a publicly funded home care option administered by Alberta Blue Cross for clients approved by Alberta Health Services (AHS).

CDHCI allows eligible clients to:
• Choose their own approved home care provider
• Schedule care that fits their routine
• Receive authorized services while Alberta Blue Cross directly pays the provider

This program is ideal for clients who want flexibility, dignity, and consistent care at home without managing invoices or payroll themselves .

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Who Qualifies for Alberta Blue Cross CDHCI?

You may qualify if you or your loved one:
• Is legally entitled to be in Canada and lives in Alberta
• Has been assessed by an AHS Home Care Case Manager
• Has unmet care needs identified through a standardized assessment
• Is able (independently or with family support) to self-direct care

You do not need a doctor’s referral to request a home care assessment.

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What Home Care Services Are Covered?

Based on your AHS care plan, Alberta Blue Cross CDHCI may cover:

Personal Care
• Bathing, grooming, dressing
• Toileting and continence support
• Mobility and transfers
• Medication assistance
• Nutrition and basic respiratory care

Homemaking (when combined with care)
• Laundry and dishes
• Bathroom and immediate living-space cleaning
• Light housekeeping essential to safety and health

Respite Care
• Day, evening, or overnight care
• Relief for family and unpaid caregivers

Your AHS case manager authorizes a maximum number of hours per month, and Alberta Blue Cross reimburses approved providers within those limits .

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How CDHCI Works (Simple Breakdown)
1. Request an AHS Home Care Assessment
2. Receive an Approved Care Plan
3. Choose an Alberta Blue Cross–Approved Provider
4. Care Begins
5. Provider Directly Bills Alberta Blue Cross

You can change providers at any time, giving you ongoing control over your care.

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Already Approved for CDHCI?

If you are already on the CDHCI program, you are not locked into your current provider.

You can switch to Royal Home Caregivers and benefit from:
• Consistent, reliable caregivers
• Professional scheduling and supervision
• Seamless direct billing to Alberta Blue Cross
• Support coordinating with your AHS case manager

The transition is straightforward and handled for you.

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Why Choose Royal Home Caregivers?

Royal Home Caregivers is an approved Alberta Blue Cross CDHCI provider, serving clients in Calgary and surrounding areas.

We provide:
• Fully trained caregivers with vulnerable-sector background checks
• Insured, compliant, and professionally managed services
• Personal care, homemaking, and respite support
• Experience working within AHS care plans
• Direct invoicing to Alberta Blue Cross

Our focus is simple: high-quality care, delivered reliably, with dignity and respect.

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Important Program Notes

CDHCI does not cover:
• Hours beyond your monthly approval
• Charges above the AHS maximum hourly rate (unless you choose to top up)
• Administrative fees, mileage, or supplies
• Unused hours carried into future months

We help ensure your care stays fully compliant, so there are no billing issues or interruptions .

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Not Sure If You Qualify?

Many families delay care because they assume:
• “We won’t qualify”
• “It will be complicated”
• “It will be expensive”

In reality, CDHCI exists specifically to support people at home and Royal Home Caregivers can help you understand your options.

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Get Started Today

Whether you are:
• New to Alberta Blue Cross CDHCI, or
• Already approved and looking for a better care provider,

Royal Home Caregivers is here to help.

👉 Contact us today to learn how to access Alberta Blue Cross–funded home care or to transfer your CDHCI services to our team.