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Important News Regarding Long-Term Care Home Co-payment Rates

Long-Term Care Resident Co-Payment Rates Increasing July 1, 2007

Effective July 1, 2007, the LTC basic daily maximum co-payment rate will increase from the current rate of $49.76 to $50.76, an increase of $1.00, consistent with the rate of inflation. The table below provides the revised co-payment rates, effective July 1, 2007 :

Co-Payments Rates Effective July 1, 2007

TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION	DAILY RATE	MONTHLY RATE
For Long-Stay Residents
Basic accommodation	$50.76	$1,543.95
Semi-private accommodation	$58.76	$1,787.29
Private accommodation	$68.76	$2,091.45
For Short-Stay Residents
	$33.02	$1,004.36

The Comfort Allowance will increase effective November 1, 2007, from the current rate of $119/month to $122/month.

If your annual net income is below $19,955, you may be eligible for a co-payment rate reduction. To apply for a reduction or to maintain eligibility for a rate reduction if you are already receiving one, you must complete an “Application for Reduction in Long-Term Care Home Accommodation Fees”, by July 31, 2007.

For more information on co-payment rates or to apply for a rate reduction, please speak with the Administrator of your home. Should you have any additional questions, please contact :

Irv Kirstein
Information Officer, Strategic Support Branch
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Tet: (416) 327-7366

See also :

Memorandum to Long-Term Care Home Operators and Administrators



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