{"id":14377,"date":"2023-08-24T08:06:59","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T08:06:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/edmontoneast\/?page_id=14377"},"modified":"2026-03-10T03:17:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T03:17:08","slug":"ahs-client-directed-in-home-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/edmonton\/ahs-client-directed-in-home-care\/","title":{"rendered":"AHS Client Directed In-Home Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"m-banner m-banner--small -version-2 order-default\" >\n\n\t\n    \n    <div class=\"m-banner__container container-fluid\" style='--columns-ratio: 46%;background-color: #; --background-color:#;'>\n\n            <div class=\"m-banner__media\">\n        <picture class=\"m-banner__picture\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                        <source media=\"(min-width: 1500px)\" 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container flex-left style-dark\">\n\n            \n<div class=\"l-banner l-banner-v1 l-gt-d l-gb-d\" style=\"\">\n\n\t\n<div class=\"l-banner--col l-banner__text\">\n    <div class=\"c-block__body\">\n            <div class=\"c-banner__content text-left\">\n\n        <div class=\"c-heading -h1\">\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"c-heading__pre\">A New Standard of Care<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1  class=\"c-heading__title\">Client Directed Home Care Invoicing (CDHCI) in Edmonton, St. Albert, and Sherwood Park<\/h1>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"c-heading__sub\">Take Control of Your Alberta Home Care Funding<\/div>\n\t\t\t        <\/div>\n\n\t\t            <div class=\"c-banner__description is-wysiwyg\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Provided by Always Best Care<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n\n        \n                <div class=\"c-block__btn c-btn-bar\">\n                    <a  href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/edmonton\/contact\/\"  class=\"c-btn -small 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class=\"c-btn -small -secondary has-icon icon-right \"><span class=\"c-btn__txt\">Download Holiday Care Planning Guide<\/span><span class=\"c-btn__ico\"><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"icon icon-lib-icon-arrow1 \"  aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"><use xlink:href=\"#lib-icon-arrow1\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    \n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"l-banner--col l-banner__media\">\n                    \n                    <div class=\"c-image\">\n        <div class=\"c-image__media c-image__primary\">\n            \n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-image__src\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/edmonton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2022\/12\/AIT-Top-Image.jpg\" alt=\"AIT-Top-Image\">\n\n            \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n            \n            <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"m-block gt gb -version-1 l-content-simple-1 \"  style='--l-container-width: 83.8rem;' style=\"\">\n\n\t\n\t\n    <div class=\"m-block__container container-custom\" style=\"--l-container-width: 83.8rem\">\n\t\t\n<div class=\"l-heading text-center l-heading-v1\">\n\n\t    <div class=\"c-heading -h2 \">\n                    <div class=\"c-heading__preamble\">\n                <span>CDHCI<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        \n        \n                    <div class=\"c-heading__pre\" >\n                Always Best Care Edmonton            <\/div>\n        \n                    <h2  class=\"c-heading__title\">About the Client Directed Home Care Invoicing program (CDHCI)<\/h2>        \n                    <div class=\"c-heading__sub\" >\n                Client Directed Home Care Invoicing (CDHCI) is an Alberta Health Services (AHS) program that helps pay for in\u2011home care while you choose the care provider that best fits your family.            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"c-heading__description is-wysiwyg\">\n        <p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fytqhJst8Ng?si=qqySYmW_3Gv-aXlk\" width=\"560\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Always Best Care is an approved CDHCI provider in Edmonton and can direct bill Alberta Blue Cross for the funded portion of your care hours.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Call <a href=\"tel:5877418357\">(587) 741-8357<\/a> to find out if you qualify and get help starting your application.<\/strong><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\t        <div class=\"c-block__btn c-btn-bar\">\n                    <a  href=\"tel:+5877418357\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-btn -small -primary has-icon icon-right \"><span class=\"c-btn__txt\">Talk to a Caring Listener<\/span><span class=\"c-btn__ico\"><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"icon icon-lib-icon-arrow1 \"  aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"><use xlink:href=\"#lib-icon-arrow1\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n                    <a  href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/edmonton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2025\/09\/NAF-2.0-\u2014-ABC-of-Edmonton-\u2014-September-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-btn -small -secondary has-icon icon-right \"><span class=\"c-btn__txt\">Download Edmonton Home Care Selection<\/span><span class=\"c-btn__ico\"><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"icon icon-lib-icon-arrow1 \"  aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"><use xlink:href=\"#lib-icon-arrow1\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    \n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"m-block gt gb bg-right-top bg-no-repeat -version-5 l-content-simple-1 \"  style='background-image: url(https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/edmonton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2026\/01\/decor-dark.png);' style=\"\">\n\n\t\n\t\n    <div class=\"m-block__container container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\n<div class=\"l-heading text-left l-heading-v1\">\n\n\t    <div class=\"c-heading -h2 \">\n        \n        \n                    <div class=\"c-heading__pre\" >\n                How it Works            <\/div>\n        \n                    <h2  class=\"c-heading__title\">How the Client Directed Home Care Invoicing (CDHCI) Program Works<\/h2>        \n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"c-heading__description is-wysiwyg\">\n        <h4>Who is Involved<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Alberta Health Services:<\/strong> Assesses your needs and approves a set number of funded care hours.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alberta Blue Cross:<\/strong> Manages payments and invoicing on behalf of AHS.<\/li>\n<li><strong>You (the client\/family):<\/strong> Choose an approved provider and pay any difference in hourly rate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Always Best Care:<\/strong> Delivers in\u2011home care and bills Alberta Blue Cross directly for your funded hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>What the Program Covers<\/h4>\n<p>Typical services that can be funded through CDHCI include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Personal care<\/strong> (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mobility assistance<\/strong> and <strong>safe transfers<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medication reminders<\/strong> and routine wellness checks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Light housekeeping<\/strong> related to care and meal preparation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Services not usually covered (or only partially covered) may include heavy housekeeping, home maintenance, and non\u2011essential extras; these can still be arranged as private pay add\u2011ons.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\t        <div class=\"c-block__btn c-btn-bar\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/edmonton\/contact\/\" class=\"c-btn -normal -primary has-icon icon-right \"><span class=\"c-btn__txt\">Let\u2019s Support Your Loved One Together<\/span><span class=\"c-btn__ico\"><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"icon icon-lib-icon-arrow1 \"  aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"><use xlink:href=\"#lib-icon-arrow1\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    \n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"m-block gt gb mt -version-1 l-content-1 \"   style=\"\">\n\n\t\n\t\n    <div class=\"m-block__container container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t<div class=\"m-block__content\" style=\"--title-container-max-width: 70.2rem; --desc-container-max-width: 45rem;\">\n        <div class=\"c-heading -h2 \">\n        \n        \n                    <div class=\"c-heading__pre\" >\n                Always Best Care Edmonton            <\/div>\n        \n                    <h2  class=\"c-heading__title\">Who is Eligible for Client Directed Home Care Invoicing?<\/h2>        \n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"c-heading__description is-wysiwyg\">\n        <h4><strong>Basic Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>To be eligible for CDHCI, clients generally must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have an AHS home care assessment and be approved for home care services.<\/li>\n<li>Have a predictable, ongoing level of support needs (not short\u2011term crisis only).<\/li>\n<li>Live in an area where CDHCI is available and where approved agencies can provide service.<\/li>\n<li>Be willing to participate in managing their care plan or have a representative who can.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Financial Responsibilities<\/h4>\n<p>Under CDHCI:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>AHS funds approved services at a set hourly rate.<\/li>\n<li>You pay the difference between that funded rate and the agency&#8217;s hourly rate (if any), plus any extra services you choose that are not covered.<\/li>\n<li>Always Best Care invoices Alberta Blue Cross directly for the funded portion, so you are not stuck managing complex paperwork.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n        <div class=\"c-image front-h-left front-v-center main-h-full main-v-center main-c-not-cropped r-1x1\">\n\n\t\t            <div class=\"c-image__media c-image__primary\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-image__src\" src=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/edmonton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2026\/03\/caregiver-with-senior-man-palliative.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"caregiver-with-senior-man-palliative\">\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"l-rcbl l-rcbl-v5 \"\n         style=\"--l-block-col: 1;--l-block-gap-vertical: 20px;--l-block-gap-horizontal: 20px;\">\n\n        \n    <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"c-block__btn c-btn-bar\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/edmonton\/contact\/\" class=\"c-btn -normal -primary has-icon icon-right \" mobile-title=\"FIND OUT MORE\"><span class=\"c-btn__txt\">Feel More Supported as a Family<\/span><span class=\"c-btn__ico\"><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"icon icon-lib-icon-arrow1 \"  aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"><use xlink:href=\"#lib-icon-arrow1\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"m-block mt mb-custom -version-6 l-content-1 \"  style='--margin-bottom: 18vmin;--l-container-width: 1360px;' style=\"\">\n\n\t\n\t\n    <div class=\"m-block__container container-custom\" style=\"--l-container-width: 1360px\">\n\t\t<div class=\"m-block__content\" style=\"--title-container-max-width: 62.6rem; --desc-container-max-width: 52.3rem;\">\n        <div class=\"c-heading -h2 \">\n                    <div class=\"c-heading__preamble\">\n                <span>HOMECARE<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        \n        \n                    <div class=\"c-heading__pre\" >\n                Always Best Care Edmonton            <\/div>\n        \n                    <h2  class=\"c-heading__title\">Why Choose Always Best Care as Your Client Directed Home Care Invoicing Provider?<\/h2>        \n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"c-heading__description is-wysiwyg\">\n        <p>Always Best Care of Edmonton focuses on helping seniors and adults remain safely at home with personalized care plans aligned to AHS assessments. Care is delivered by trained caregivers who support daily living, chronic conditions, and recovery after illness or hospital stays.<\/p>\n<h4>Advantages of Partnering with Always Best Care<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Help navigate AHS and CDHCI paperwork and questions.<\/li>\n<li>Flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends, based on approved hours.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to add privately funded hours if your loved one needs more support than CDHCI covers.<\/li>\n<li>Consistent caregivers, as much as possible, to build trust and routine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n        <div class=\"c-image front-h-left front-v-top main-h-left main-v-bottom main-c-not-cropped r-1x1 has-overlay\">\n\n\t\t            <div class=\"c-image__media c-image__primary\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-image__src\" src=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/edmonton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2026\/01\/elder-man-assisted-by-caregiver-standing-image.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"elder-man-assisted-by-caregiver-standing-image\">\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"l-rcbl l-rcbl-v5 \"\n         style=\"--l-block-col: 5;--l-block-gap-vertical: 20px;--l-block-gap-horizontal: 20px;\">\n\n        \n    <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"c-block__btn c-btn-bar\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/edmonton\/contact\/\" class=\"c-btn -normal -primary has-icon icon-right \"><span class=\"c-btn__txt\">Get Help for Your Loved One Now<\/span><span class=\"c-btn__ico\"><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"icon icon-lib-icon-arrow1 \"  aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"><use xlink:href=\"#lib-icon-arrow1\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"m-block gt-l gb -version-1 -version-4 l-content-1 \"   style=\"\">\n\n\t\n\t\n    <div class=\"m-block__container container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t<div class=\"m-block__content\" style=\"--title-container-max-width: 70.2rem; --desc-container-max-width: 45rem;\">\n        <div class=\"c-heading -h2 \">\n        \n        \n                    <div class=\"c-heading__pre\" >\n                Testimonials            <\/div>\n        \n                    <h2  class=\"c-heading__title\">Real Edmonton Families, Real Support<\/h2>        \n            <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n        <div class=\"c-image front-h-left front-v-center main-h-right main-v-top main-c-cropped r-1x1\">\n\n\t\t            <div class=\"c-image__media c-image__primary\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-image__src\" src=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/edmonton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2026\/03\/veterans-img-new.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"veterans-img-new\">\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"l-rcbl l-rcbl-v5 \"\n         style=\"--l-block-col: 1;--l-block-gap-vertical: 20px;--l-block-gap-horizontal: 20px;\">\n\n        \n                            <div class=\"l-rcbl__col\">\n                    \n<article class=\"c-block  c-block-v1 is-horizontal has-shadow text-left align-top\" style=\"--c-block-radius:8px;\">\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"c-block__body\" >\n\n        \n        \n                                <div class=\"-h4\">\n                <h4  class=\"c-block__title\">&#8220;My brother&#8217;s caregiver is so kind and considerate&#8221;<\/h4>            <\/div>\n                    \n                    <div class=\"c-block__description\">\n                <p><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&#8220;I&#8217;d like to share my experience with Always Best Care. It&#8217;s been over a year since starting with this company and I only have great things to say. My brother&#8217;s caregiver is so kind and considerate, he accepted her right away. All the staff are friendly and helpful.&#8221; <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&#8211; Catherine Grant<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        \n                            <div class=\"c-block__btn c-btn-bar\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/VXYZup3QAad7ZyAA9\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-btn -small -inverted has-icon icon-right \" aria-label=\"Read more about blog post: &quot;My brother&#039;s caregiver is so kind and considerate&quot;\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"c-btn__txt\">Read Full Review<\/span><span class=\"c-btn__ico\"><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"icon icon-lib-icon-arrow1 \"  aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"><use xlink:href=\"#lib-icon-arrow1\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            \n    <\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"l-rcbl__col\">\n                    \n<article class=\"c-block  c-block-v1 is-horizontal has-shadow text-left align-top\" style=\"--c-block-radius:8px;\">\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"c-block__body\" >\n\n        \n        \n                                <div class=\"-h4\">\n                <h4  class=\"c-block__title\">&#8220;The two nurses Meme and Jade were equally great caregivers!&#8221;<\/h4>            <\/div>\n                    \n                    <div class=\"c-block__description\">\n                <p><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&#8220;My experience with Always Best Care was wonderful from my first phone call. Gladys is a lovely lady that is extremely professional and very empathetic and understanding. She made me feel so comfortable right from the start. She was very flexible as my return home date fluctuated. The two nurses Meme and Jade were equally great caregivers! I never had to ask for anything they were always a step ahead and wonderful human beings! I can&#8217;t say enough great things about them all. Believe me when I say you will not be disappointed in the least! So choose Always Best Care because its all that and more! Thank you All!!!!&#8221; <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&#8211; Char Riddoch<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        \n                            <div class=\"c-block__btn c-btn-bar\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/3mhD7D7Tmt3NqFRc9\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-btn -small -inverted has-icon icon-right \" aria-label=\"Read more about blog post: &quot;The two nurses Meme and Jade were equally great caregivers!&quot;\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"c-btn__txt\">Read Full Review<\/span><span class=\"c-btn__ico\"><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"icon icon-lib-icon-arrow1 \"  aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"><use xlink:href=\"#lib-icon-arrow1\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            \n    <\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n                <\/div>\n                \n        \n    <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"c-block__btn c-btn-bar\">\n                    <a 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           <h2  class=\"c-heading__title\">Step\u2011by\u2011Step: How to Get Started with Client Directed Home Care Invoicing<\/h2>        \n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"c-heading__description is-wysiwyg\">\n        <h3>Step 1: Contact AHS for an Assessment<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Call Health Link (811) or your local AHS home care office to request a home care assessment.<\/li>\n<li>An AHS Case Manager will visit, review your needs, and determine if CDHCI is an option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Step 2: Review Your Care Plan and Hours<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>AHS will outline how many funded hours you qualify for and which services are covered.<\/li>\n<li>Ask your Case Manager if CDHCI is available in your area and request the program if it fits your situation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Step 3: Choose Always Best Care as Your Provider<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>AHS\/Alberta Blue Cross will provide a list of eligible CDHCI agencies.<\/li>\n<li>Select Always Best Care Edmonton as your preferred provider and complete the necessary paperwork and consent forms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Step 4: Set Up Your In\u2011Home Care<\/h3>\n<p>Always Best Care will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Review your approved hours and care needs.<\/li>\n<li>Create a personalized care plan and schedule.<\/li>\n<li>Begin services and direct bill Alberta Blue Cross for the funded portion of your care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You pay only the client portion (if any) plus any additional private services you choose.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\t        <div class=\"c-block__btn c-btn-bar\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/edmonton\/contact\/\" class=\"c-btn -normal -primary has-icon icon-right \"><span class=\"c-btn__txt\">Let\u2019s Create a Plan That Fits<\/span><span class=\"c-btn__ico\"><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"icon icon-lib-icon-arrow1 \"  aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"><use xlink:href=\"#lib-icon-arrow1\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    \n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"m-accordion gt gb -version-1\"  >\n\n\t\n\t\n    <div class=\"m-accordion__container container-fluid\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\n<div class=\"l-accordion l-accordion-v1 order-reverse js-acc-wrapper icons-plus-minus\" style=\"--c-block-gl: 0px;--c-block-gr: 0px;--c-block-gt: 25px;--c-block-gb: 30px;--columns-ratio: 37%;\" data-start-closed=\"true\">\n\n\t\n        <div class=\"l-accordion__col l-accordion__content\">\n\n\t\t\t    <div class=\"c-heading -h2 \">\n        \n        \n                    <div class=\"c-heading__pre\" >\n                Ready To Answer Your Questions            <\/div>\n        \n                    <h2  class=\"c-heading__title\">Frequently Asked Questions About Client Directed Home Care Invoicing<\/h2>        \n            <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n            <div class=\"c-accordion__media c-accordion__media--has-overlay is-active mobile\">\n\n                    <div class=\"c-image front-h-left front-v-center main-h-full main-v-center r-3x4 is-image main-c-not-cropped has-overlay\">\n\n                    <div class=\"c-image__media c-image__primary\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-image__src\" src=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/edmonton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2026\/01\/abc-new-caregivers-staff.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\n                     alt=\"abc-new-caregivers-staff\">\n            <\/div>\n        \n        \n    <\/div>\n\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"c-accordion c-accordion-v1\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"c-accordion__item js-acc-item\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<h4  class=\"c-accordion__title-wrap -h4\">        <button class=\"js-acc-button c-accordion__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tQ: Can I Switch from Regular AHS Home Care to Client Directed Home Care Invoicing?        <\/button>\n\t\t<\/h4>\t\n    <div class=\"js-acc-content\">\n\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n                <div class=\"is-wysiwyg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A: Yes, many clients move from traditional AHS\u2011scheduled home care to CDHCI when they want more control over who provides care and when visits happen, subject to AHS approval and CDHCI availability.<\/span><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"c-accordion__item js-acc-item\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<h4  class=\"c-accordion__title-wrap -h4\">        <button class=\"js-acc-button c-accordion__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tQ: Can I Change Providers if I&#8217;m Not Happy?        <\/button>\n\t\t<\/h4>\t\n    <div class=\"js-acc-content\">\n\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n                <div class=\"is-wysiwyg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A: You can request to change to another approved CDHCI agency if you are not satisfied, although AHS may need to be involved to update your file and provider information.<\/span><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"c-accordion__item js-acc-item\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<h4  class=\"c-accordion__title-wrap -h4\">        <button class=\"js-acc-button c-accordion__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tQ: What If My Needs Change?        <\/button>\n\t\t<\/h4>\t\n    <div class=\"js-acc-content\">\n\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n                <div class=\"is-wysiwyg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A: If your health or support needs change, contact your AHS Case Manager to request a reassessment of your hours and services. Your care plan and funded hours can be adjusted as your situation evolves.<\/span><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"l-accordion__col l-accordion__media\">\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"c-accordion__media c-accordion__media--has-overlay is-active desktop\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"c-image front-h-left front-v-center main-h-full main-v-center r-3x4 is-image main-c-not-cropped has-overlay\">\n\n                    <div class=\"c-image__media c-image__primary\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-image__src\" src=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/edmonton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2026\/01\/abc-new-caregivers-staff.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\n                     alt=\"abc-new-caregivers-staff\">\n            <\/div>\n        \n        \n    <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n                <\/div>\n\t\t\t        <\/div>\n\n\t\n    \n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"m-block gt gb mt -version-1 l-content-1 \"   style=\"\">\n\n\t\n\t\n    <div class=\"m-block__container container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t<div class=\"m-block__content\" style=\"--title-container-max-width: 70.2rem; 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