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There is a minimum and maximum [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/accessing-health-care/home-community-care/care-options-and-cost/assisted-living client rate]. If the client is between the minimum and maximum client rate, the person pays a monthly fee of 70% of their after-tax income for rent, hospitality services and assisted living services. The formula for calculating subsidized fees is set by the Ministry of Health and may be adjusted periodically. The fee paid by each resident is reviewed annually and adjusted based on the resident’s income tax return. Residents on income assistance or disability benefits pay a pre-determined set rate. | There is a minimum and maximum [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/accessing-health-care/home-community-care/care-options-and-cost/assisted-living client rate]. If the client is between the minimum and maximum client rate, the person pays a monthly fee of 70% of their after-tax income for rent, hospitality services and assisted living services. The formula for calculating subsidized fees is set by the Ministry of Health and may be adjusted periodically. The fee paid by each resident is reviewed annually and adjusted based on the resident’s income tax return. Residents on income assistance or disability benefits pay a pre-determined set rate. | ||
Residents may be required to pay for additional services that are not covered in the monthly rate such as telephone, hydro, cable | Residents may be required to pay for additional services that are not covered in the monthly rate such as telephone, hydro, cable TV, internet, medical and personal care supplies, and medications. Some facilities also require a damage deposit before the resident moves in.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References|1]]) | ||
Fee amounts and services included must be clearly outlined in the residency agreement signed on admission. Assisted living fees are commonly seen as not being subject to ''the Residential Tenancy Act''. However, the Office of the BC Seniors Advocate has recently released a report arguing that assisted living facilities are already subject to the Residential Tenancy Act.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References|2]]) | Fee amounts and services included must be clearly outlined in the residency agreement signed on admission. Assisted living fees are commonly seen as not being subject to ''the Residential Tenancy Act''. However, the Office of the BC Seniors Advocate has recently released a report arguing that assisted living facilities are already subject to the Residential Tenancy Act.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References|2]]) | ||