If you or a loved one need home care services in Alberta, you might be wondering: Can I choose my own home care provider? Or maybe you wish for more choice and flexibility in your home care services. The answer is yes. Thanks to Client Directed Home Care Invoicing (CDHCI), you have more control over who provides your care without worrying about the invoicing process.
But how does it actually work? Let’s break it down.
What Is Client Directed Home Care Invoicing (CDHCI)?
CDHCI is a home care funding option under Alberta Health Services (AHS) that allows home care clients to select a registered care provider while eliminating out-of-pocket payments. Instead of paying for services and waiting for reimbursement, Alberta Blue Cross pays the chosen agency directly for the approved number of care hours.
This means no financial stress, no complicated paperwork, just reliable and high-quality care from a provider you trust.
How Does Client Directed Home Care Invoicing Work?
With CDHCI, eligible Alberta Health Services Home and Community Care clients can choose a home care agency that is registered with Alberta Blue Cross. Once approved, the agency provides care for a set number of hours per month, as determined by AHS case managers.
Instead of clients managing payments, the home care agency bills Alberta Blue Cross directly, making the process smooth and stress-free.
Why Choose Client Directed Home Care Invoicing?
CDHCI offers several benefits, including:
- Choice and Flexibility – You select a home care provider that best fits your needs.
- Direct Billing – No upfront costs or reimbursement paperwork. Your provider handles all invoicing.
- Customized Care – Services are tailored to your personal, medical, and household needs.
- Support for Family Caregivers – Approved hours can include personal care, homemaking, and respite care to support both clients and their families.
What Home Care Services Are Covered?
Under CDHCI, Alberta Health Services may approve the following services based on an individual care assessment:
- Personal Care – Assistance with bathing, dressing, hygiene, mobility, medication reminders, nutrition support, and more.
- Homemaking – Essential housekeeping tasks such as cleaning bathrooms, laundry for incontinence, and removing garbage.
- Respite Care – Temporary care to give family caregivers a break when the client cannot be left alone.
These services are designed to help seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those recovering from illness maintain their independence at home while receiving professional support.
Who Is Eligible for Client Directed Home Care Invoicing?
To qualify for CDHCI, you must:
✔ Be an Alberta resident with a valid health care card
✔ Have a home care assessment conducted by an AHS case manager
✔ Live in a community setting where your care needs can be met at home
✔ Be able to manage your care under this program, or have a designated person who can do so
You do not need to have an Alberta Blue Cross plan to qualify, but AHS approval is required.
How BrightVoie Care Services Supports Clients with Client Directed Home Care Invoicing
Choosing the right home care provider is essential. BrightVoie Care Services specializes in delivering compassionate, professional, and personalized home care through the Client Directed Home Care Invoicing (CDHCI) program. With our bilingual services, dedicated staff, and client-centered approach, BrightVoie delivers care that feels like family.
- We handle all paperwork and direct billing with Alberta Blue Cross, so you do not have to.
- Our team provides high-quality, respectful, and reliable care for every client.
- We support clients in St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Leduc, Spruce Grove, Fort Saskatchewan, and more.
- Whether you need daily support or occasional assistance, we customize care to fit your needs.
Get Started with Client Directed Home Care Invoicing Today
We will guide you through the process and take care of the details so you can focus on what matters most—your well-being.
Contact us today to learn more about how BrightVoie Care Services can provide you or your loved one with high-quality home care through the Client Directed Home Care Invoicing Program.
Contact BrightVoie Care Services
Call us at: 587-405-4020
Email us at: info@brightvoiecs.com for a complimentary assessment.