WRHA Self And Family Managed Care in Winnipeg
With Self & Family Managed Care in Winnipeg, eligible families have more control over who provides care and how support is delivered at home. Partners for Home Care helps you navigate the application process, understand your funding options, and arrange dependable support that fits your needs.
What Is the WRHA Self & Family Managed Care Program?
The WRHA Self & Family Managed Care program gives eligible clients more choice in how their support is arranged. Instead of receiving an assigned provider, individuals or their family manager can choose who comes into the home and create a schedule that fits their daily routines.
Through self-managed care, approved funding from the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority helps families arrange the support they need to remain safely at home. Partners for Home Care helps families understand their options and navigate the process with confidence.
Your Care, Managed Your Way
Self Managed Care
For clients who can manage their own care
- You direct your own care and make day-to-day decisions.
- You arrange scheduling and oversee your approved care plan.
Family Managed Care
For clients who need someone to manage care on their behalf
- A designated family member or trusted representative coordinates care.
- Often chosen for individuals living with dementia or cognitive decline.
Manitoba's Self & Family Managed Care Advantage
With SFMC, families can have more control over:
- Choosing caregivers who fit their routines, preferences, and communication style
- Creating a schedule that works around daily life
- Selecting a trusted company to coordinate their services
- Building consistent relationships with familiar caregivers
Do You Meet the Eligibility Requirements?
- Need help with daily activities and personal needs
- Cannot safely remain at home without additional assistance
- Require more support than existing family or community resources can provide
- Are a Manitoba resident registered with Manitoba Health
Services You Can Access Through SFMC
How Much SFMC Funding Will You Receive?
There is no set funding amount. The support available is based on your assessed care needs, your situation at home, and the number of hours approved by the WRHA.
- Your WRHA assessment and level of care required
- The number of approved hours determined by your Case Coordinator
- Your condition, living situation, and existing supports
- Funding deposited into a separate bank account on an approved schedule
- Regular reviews that allow funding to be adjusted as your needs change
*If your needs change, you can request a reassessment. Our team is happy to help you understand the process and discuss your options.
Steps to Access Self & Family Managed Care
The first step is connecting with the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority to discuss your interest in self- and family-managed care.
Let your Case Coordinator know you would like to explore the program and determine if it aligns with your needs.
Once approved to move forward, you will complete the required application. Partners can help families understand the forms and prepare the information needed.
The WRHA reviews your situation, determines eligibility, and establishes your approved hours.
Approved funding is managed through a separate account used for eligible expenses.
Once funding is available, you can begin hiring support independently or choose Partners as your SFMC care company.
SFMC funding requires proper documentation, including invoices and expense records, as accounts may be reviewed by the WRHA.
Your Trusted Home Care Team in Winnipeg
With Self & Family Managed Care in Winnipeg, families have the ability to choose who provides their support. At Partners for Home Care, we help families make that choice with confidence through a team of carefully screened, trained, and thoughtfully matched caregivers.
Our caregivers are matched based on experience, personality, communication style, and individual needs, with RN/LPN oversight guiding every care plan. Through consistent caregiver teams and a thoughtful matching process, we help families build familiar relationships and dependable services at home.
Trusted by Winnipeg Families
More Choice, Less Administration
Hiring & payroll
You take responsibility for hiring employees, managing payroll, and completing required remittances.
Partners manages employment administration, payroll, and required documentation.
WCB & compliance
You arrange coverage and manage employer requirements.
Partners handles employer responsibilities and WCB coverage.
Scheduling & coverage
You coordinate caregivers and find replacements when needed.
Partners provides support through a consistent team of matched caregivers.
Care decisions
You maintain full control over your care plan.
You continue directing your care while Partners manages the administrative side.
Let the Partners for Home Care handle the paperwork for you.
How Partners for Home Care Supports SFMC Families in Winnipeg
Partners works with SFM families to create reliable care arrangements that feel personal, consistent, and easy to manage. From caregiver matching to ongoing support, our team focuses on finding the right people, maintaining quality, and making sure families have the guidance they need.
Our team is trained to leverage psychometric tools to help identify caregivers who fit naturally with each client's preferences and communication style.
RN/LPN oversight provides clinical direction and an added layer of reassurance for families navigating changing needs.
Our team handles payroll, WCB, HR responsibilities, and other employer requirements so families can spend less time on administration.
With careful screening, ongoing guidance, and a focus on consistency, Partners helps families build trusted relationships with their caregivers.
FAQ
Do I have to be on WRHA home care already to qualify for SFMC?
To access the WRHA Self & Family Managed Care program, you must already be receiving WRHA home-care services or become a WRHA home-care client through the intake process. A Case Coordinator will assess your situation and determine whether the program is appropriate based on your care needs.
Partners can help guide families through both the WRHA process and the steps involved in arranging assistance once approved.
Can SFMC funding be used for any home care company in Winnipeg?
Yes. Self and Family Managed Care allows eligible clients to choose an approved home care provider, including Partners for Home Care. Families are not limited to workers assigned through the WRHA and can choose support that fits their needs and preferences.
What happens if my care needs increase after I’m approved for SFMC? care needs increase after I'm approved?
Needs can change over time, and SFMC funding can be reviewed when additional support is needed. Families can request a reassessment through their WRHA Case Coordinator to determine whether approved hours should be adjusted.
Partners can help families prepare for the reassessment process and understand available options.
Can SFMC funding cover 24-hour home care?
SFMC funding may be used toward extended or overnight care depending on your assessed needs and approved hours. Some families combine self-managed home care funding with private pay services to create a higher level of support, including 24-hour care when required.
If I use Partners For Home Care as my SFMC care company, do I still control my care?
Yes. You have a say in how your care is provided, including your schedule and caregiver preferences. Partners For Home Care takes care of the employment and administrative side, so you can focus on receiving the support you need.
Partners for Home Care is here to provide a clear path forward and help you arrange support with a team you feel comfortable welcoming into your home.