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Eligibility

Key CSIL eligibility criteria published by the Province of British Columbia.

CSIL eligibility criteria

In addition to the general eligibility criteria for B.C. home and community care services, the Province states that a person must meet the CSIL-specific criteria below.

  1. Be assessed as requiring home support services as part of a care plan.
  2. Be assessed as having high physical care needs (HPCN), a physical disability, and be medically stable.
  3. Have assessed needs that can be met within CSIL and available resources.
  4. Agree to pay the assessed client rate, where applicable.
  5. Be able to safely coordinate and manage CSIL services, or have a client support group or CSIL representative acting as the CSIL employer.
Eligibility is assessed by the health authority. This page is informational and does not determine eligibility.

Is CSIL right for me?

The Province says CSIL may be suitable for someone with a significant physical disability who wants more control and flexibility in managing home support services.

Read the Province's general home and community care eligibility information →