Category: Client Directed Home Care Invoicing Program (CDHCI)

Using CDHCIP to Stay at Home: What Families Need to Know After ApprovalBy Renee Pasishnek • March 3rd, 2026Being approved for the Client Directed Home Care Invoicing Program (CDHCIP) is a big step - and for many families, it comes with a mix of relief and uncertainty.If you’ve recently received approval (or are in the process), you may be wondering: What happens next? How do we use these hours? And how do we choose the right provider?You’re not alone. This second part of our CDHCIP series is designed to walk you through thenext steps, answer common questions, and help you feel confident moving forward.After CDHCIP Approval: What Happens Next?Once you’re approved for CDHCIP, you’ll be given a maximum number of care hours each month based on your assessment. These hours…

Client Directed Home Care Invoicing Program: A Simple GuideBy Renee Pasishnek • November 5, 2025Care 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…