Client Directed Home Care Invoicing Program: A Simple Guide
By Renee Pasishnek • November 5, 2025
Care That Keeps You at Home
Imagine having your own home care team – without worrying about paying upfront, keeping receipts or waiting for reimbursement. In Alberta, that’s now possible!
The Client Directed Home Care Invoicing Program (CDHCI) launched by Alberta Health Services and Alberta Blue Cross allows you to choose who provides your care, decide when they come, and get the services you actually need.
Best of all, there is no upfront cost! Your agency bills Alberta Blue Cross directly.
What is the Client Directed Home Care Invoicing Program?
The CDHCI program gives you the freedom to choose a home care agency you trust, as long as they’re registered with Alberta Blue Cross. Each month, you’ll have access to a set number of pre-approved care hours. Your agency will then submit claims directly to Alberta Blue Cross for reimbursement – so you don’t have to worry about the paperwork or costs.
This program recognizes and supports seniors who require assistance with daily living activities. It provides financial coverage for essential home care services, including:
- Personal Care: help with bathing, dressing, mobility, exercise, meals, medication and more
- Homemaking: cleaning, laundry, and garbage removal – so you can stay comfortable at home
- Respite care: giving both you and your support person(s) confidence and peace of mind through safe, reliable care
Who can use CDHCI?
You may qualify for CDHCI if you:
- Have a valid Alberta Health Care number
- Have been assessed by an AHS Case Manager as needing home care
With CDHCI, you’re never alone – you’ll have support, but you’ll also have the freedom to choose what works best for you.
Do you qualify? Call 811 to request an assessment with an AHS Case Manager. For more information about home care services, visit the Alberta Health Services website.
Insurance Requirements
To be a part of the CDHCIP, providers are required to acquire and maintain strict insurance requirements. Take a look at the provider guide here.
At GHC we have ensured that we are compliant with these requirements and the levels outlined for all approved Providers.
- Workers Compensation Insurance
- Commercial general liability insurance
- Automobile liability insurance
- Professional liability insurance (errors and omissions)
- Fidelity insurance
Why Choose Granddaughters Home Care?
Granddaughters is proud to be a provider for the CDHCI program. But more than that – we are a family-run agency built on compassion, connection and community. We deliver personalized care services to ensure you feel comfortable, supported, and respected – right at home.
Our team includes Health Care Aides, LPNs and RNs (active and retired), and family members who have walked alongside seniors with dementia. For us, caregiving isn’t just a job – it’s a calling.
We treat every client the way we’d want our own loved ones treated – with warmth, respect, and dignity. Our goal: to keep you safe, cared for, and thriving at home.
How It Works with GHC:
- Call 811 to request an assessment for CDHCI with an AHS Case Manager
- If approved, receive your maximum number of care hours each month (For personal care, homemaking, or respite)
- Book a free visit with our Clinical Care Specialist to create a plan that fits your needs
Ready to Learn More?
Contact us today and see how CDHCI and GHC can help you take control of your care – on your terms. Call our office today at 403-453-9665.
Home care doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With CDHCI, you gain choice, flexibility, and peace of mind. And with Granddaughters Home Care, you’ll always feel at home – because your care should be personal, supportive, and empowering.