Definitions
Primary caregiver(s): Person or people principally responsible for the care and supervision of the person who receives services.
In-home respite: Respite provided to a person in their home. This can include time spent in community locations used by the general public (e.g., malls, parks, libraries) while the person continues to stay in their home.
Out-of-home respite: Respite provided to a person in a licensed setting or unlicensed setting that is not the person’s home. This can include time spent in community locations used by the general public (e.g., malls, parks, libraries) while the person stays in a licensed or unlicensed setting that is not their home.
Relative: For the purposes of this page, a relative is one of the following people who is related by blood, marriage or adoption:
- Sibling
- Niece or nephew
- Grandparent
- Aunt or uncle.
Eligibility
A person is eligible to receive respite if their primary caregiver(s) are absent or need relief from caregiver duties. Refer to the primary caregiver(s) section for additional information.
A person is not eligible to receive respite when they receive any of the services listed in the non-covered services section.
Covered Services
Respite covers:
- Level of supervision and care that is necessary to ensure the person’s health and safety.
- Room and board when the person receives respite in a licensed setting.