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From those remaining funds, the resident may be required to pay additional charges for “optional services “ (called “chargeable extras”), including a personal wheelchair, private accommodation, “preferred care products”, haircut, cable, outings and telephone services ([[Introduction, Chapter One and Two of Legal Issues in Residential Care References|19]]). The cost of prescription and non prescription drugs are not covered in the residential care fee, except in extended care units. | From those remaining funds, the resident may be required to pay additional charges for “optional services “ (called “chargeable extras”), including a personal wheelchair, private accommodation, “preferred care products”, haircut, cable, outings and telephone services ([[Introduction, Chapter One and Two of Legal Issues in Residential Care References|19]]). The cost of prescription and non prescription drugs are not covered in the residential care fee, except in extended care units. | ||
The maximum client rate is adjusted annually based on changes to the Consumer Price Index. There is a mechanism for obtaining a “temporary rate reduction” if the amount would cause the person or their family serious financial hardship. ([[Introduction, Chapter One and Two of Legal Issues in Residential Care References|20]])The Ombudsperson Report notes that this information on the availability of a reduced rate often was not being provided to people. The Ministry of Health has begun including the information in letters to clients and now posts it on the Home and Community Care website.( | The maximum client rate is adjusted annually based on changes to the Consumer Price Index. There is a mechanism for obtaining a “temporary rate reduction” if the amount would cause the person or their family serious financial hardship. ([[Introduction, Chapter One and Two of Legal Issues in Residential Care References|20]])The Ombudsperson Report notes that this information on the availability of a reduced rate often was not being provided to people. The Ministry of Health has begun including the information in letters to clients and now posts it on the Home and Community Care website.([[Introduction, Chapter One and Two of Legal Issues in Residential Care References|21]]) | ||
===What are the Differences Between Licensed Residential Care Facilities and Extended Care or Private Hospitals?=== | ===What are the Differences Between Licensed Residential Care Facilities and Extended Care or Private Hospitals?=== | ||