Self and Family Managed Care
What Is the Self and Family Managed Care Program?
Self and Family Managed Care (SFMC) is a home care option offered through Manitoba's Regional Health Authorities (RHAs). Instead of care that's scheduled and delivered by RHA's, SFMC lets you take that responsibility of managing your own care. When you sign an SFMC Agreement, you are a formal Self Manager or Family Manager.
This means you receive funding from the RHA and accept responsibility for arranging care directly. This also means that you will not receive services directly from the RHA; you will find and schedule your own care providers.
While this approach may seem daunting for some, many Manitobans have found SFMC to be a great option for their families and use the program to continue living safely at home and in their communities.
How Do I Access SFMC?
Each Manitoban RHA administers a SFMC program. The exact process to apply can vary slightly depending on where you live, but the eligibility for the program remains the same.
To be eligible for Home Care/SFMC, individuals must:
be a Manitoba resident
registered with Manitoba Health
require health services or assistance with the activities of daily living
require service to remain safely in their homes
require more assistance than is available from existing supports and community resources
Depending on where you live, contact your RHA to get started. Here are some helpful links:
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority - Self & Family Managed Care
Prairie Mountain Health - Self & Family Managed Care
Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Senior care
Who is it for?
Seniors – who want to stay independent at home instead of moving into a care facility
People with disabilities – who need consistent, personalized support to manage daily life on their terms
Family caregivers – who are already providing and managing care and want the support and flexibility to manage care on their loved one's behalf
Why Choose Self and Family Managed Care?
You choose who cares for you based on your unique individual preferences
You choose when you receive care and build a schedule around your life
You keep your professional supports; SFMC clients still have access to RHA nursing and community therapy services
Your funding follows your needs as your funding is set based on an assessment; if your needs change, your funding can too
Self and Family Managed Care with Care Possible
Care Possible is a non-profit social enterprise by Manitoba Possible, dedicated to providing affordable, flexible, and preference-based in home and respite care services. We support seniors, individuals with disabilities, and families using self and family managed care in Manitoba. Our mission is to ensure that every Manitoban who accesses care has an excellent experience.
Although you have options in how you find self-employed workers, Care Possible was founded to reduce barriers for self and family managers who are seeking to hire independent care providers including supporting their administrative needs and providing access to a community of vetted and verified care providers to give the best opportunity to find a good match for individual needs. SFMC funding works well with Care Possible without requiring clients to go out of pocket for their care.
Through Care Possible you can:
Search by skill – from personal care and support to recreation and companionship
Search by neighborhood – find providers close to home
Search by budget – compare hourly rates and start with as little as a few hours a week
Search by fit – read provider profiles before you connect
If you are exploring the benefits of hiring a self-employed worker to provide assistance with the activities of daily living, reach out to the support team at Care Possible to learn more.
(204) 975-3080
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FAQs
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Yes! You decide who you’d like to work for you according to the criteria and qualities you’re looking for.
Care providers on Care Possible are all independent contractors who set their own rates and hours. You can also view recommendations and ratings from past clients, and check whether their personal interests are a good fit before you make contact.
You can even invite people to become care providers on the platform.
Care providers can apply for your listings or you can search care providers and contact them directly.
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Yes, if several family members are all helping out with caring for a loved one, you can invite another person to help organize support. They are called co-organizers and the primary account holder can invite them to access the account.
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When joining Care Possible, care providers must complete a thorough verification process, including a profile picture, phone and email verification and provide a short bio. This allows the care provider to become visible on the platform and increases their chances of getting job opportunities. In addition, care providers must complete Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry and and Vulnerable Sector checks.
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The schedule can be as flexible as you want. You can start with casual hours, last-minute jobs or schedule time weeks away. Typically families like to schedule regular work periods for about a month at a time.
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An interactive map will show care providers available in your region. To access the map, you’ll first need to create a profile. Get started by clicking the link below.