Learn the requirements
If you or a family member want to receive Home & Community services, you must meet the eligibility requirements outlined below.
Eligibility requirements
To be eligible for these services you must:
Additional eligibility requirements for some services
You must meet additional eligibility requirements for some of our services such as home support, assisted living, adult day services and long-term care, including:
Be 19 years of age or older
Have lived in British Columbia for three months
Be a Canadian citizen or have permanent resident status (be a landed immigrant or are on a Minister’s permit approved by the Ministry of Health Services)
Be unable to function independently because of chronic, health-related problems or have been diagnosed by a doctor with an end-stage illness
For more information on exceptions to eligibility criteria, contact your local Home & Community Care office.