Health and Seniors Care Minister Heather Stefanson announced yesterday that the current rates for personal care services would remain unchanged for the upcoming year.
Stefanson says the government hopes that these measures will help ease some of the financial burdens that personal care costs can create.
"By making the decision to keep rates the same, they hope to ease some of the financial issues families and clients may face due to the pandemic."
Although the rate structure remains unchanged this year, the 2021-22 residential rates will still increase if a resident's net income increased from 2019 to 2020.
Personal care services are offered throughout the province and include:
- Meals, including meals for specialized diets.
- Assistance with daily living activities like bathing, getting dressed and using the bathroom;
- Essential nursing care
- Routine medical and surgical supplies;
- Prescription drugs eligible under Manitoba's Personal Care Home Program;
- Laundry and linen services.
The provincial government and the client share the cost of these services through the Residential Charges Program.
