Effective July 1, 2003, the resident co-payment rates will be increased by $1.16 per day for basic, semi-private and private accommodation. This year's adjustment is based on the annual increase that seniors receive to the Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement and Guaranteed Annual Income Support. This adjustment reflects a decrease from the amount that was communicated in last year's notice.

Long-term care facilities are required to provide at least 30 days written notice of a proposed increase in accommodation rates and the amount of the proposed increase. The adjusted rates can only be applied to residents once the 30 days written notice period has expired.

The revised maximum rates effective July 1, 2003 are as follows :

Note: There is no preferred accommodation surcharge for short-stay residents.

Some long-stay residents in basic accommodation may be eligible for a rate reduction. The facility Administrator can provide a rate reduction application form to residents to complete.

May 29, 2003