Choice in Supports for Independent Living (CSIL)
Choice in Supports for Independent Living (CSIL) is a self-directed option for eligible home support clients. CSIL clients receive funds directly from their local health authority to purchase their own home support services. Clients become employers who manage all aspects of their home support, from hiring and supervising staff to overseeing how CSIL funds are spent.
People who cannot manage CSIL on their own may be eligible if a client support group or an individual designated as a representative through a Representation Agreement is acting as the CSIL employer.
CSIL clients have control over who they hire to provide personal assistance, when services are scheduled and how tasks are carried out.
People who cannot manage CSIL on their own may be eligible if a client support group or an individual designated as a representative through a Representation Agreement is acting as the CSIL employer.
CSIL clients have control over who they hire to provide personal assistance, when services are scheduled and how tasks are carried out.
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Disabilities
Acquired Brain Injury, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome , Dual Diagnosis, Epilepsy / Seizure Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Spectrum Disorders , Intellectual / Developmental Disability, Neuromuscular Disorders, Other / I don't know, Paraplegia / Quadriplegia, Physical Disability / Mobility Impairment, Spina Bifida
Age
19-99
Eligibility
In addition to meeting the general eligibility criteria for home and community care services, you are eligible for Choice in Supports for Independent Living (CSIL) if you:
have been assessed as requiring home support services as part of your care plan;
been assessed as having high physical care needs (HPCN), a physical disability, and are medically stable;
have assessed needs that can be met within CSIL, within available resources;
have agreed to pay the assessed client rate; and
can safely coordinate and manage CSIL services or have a client support group or a CSIL representative acting as a CSIL employer.
To read the general eligibility criteria for all home and community care services, go to:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/accessing-health-care/home-community-care/are-you-eligible
have been assessed as requiring home support services as part of your care plan;
been assessed as having high physical care needs (HPCN), a physical disability, and are medically stable;
have assessed needs that can be met within CSIL, within available resources;
have agreed to pay the assessed client rate; and
can safely coordinate and manage CSIL services or have a client support group or a CSIL representative acting as a CSIL employer.
To read the general eligibility criteria for all home and community care services, go to:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/accessing-health-care/home-community-care/are-you-eligible
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