Legislature Reports Residential Charge Hike for Personal Care Homes
The Minister of Health Bud Sherman announced increases in the residential charge for residents of personal care homes from $6.25 to $7.00 per day effective May 1. The rise, part of ongoing policy adjustments since 1973, aims to offset higher operating costs and will add $1.93 million in revenue for 1978/79. The change also extends to hospitals for patients awaiting placement, with added offset income of about $1.7 million.