Any individual aged 18 and over is eligible for a subsidy for each eligible hour of service.

This reduction can be obtained in two ways:

• A fixed reduction of $4.00 for each hour of service provided, available to all eligible individuals in the program.
• An additional reduction ranging from $1.95 to $15.60 for each hour of service provided, based on a calculation grid that takes into account the income and family situation of individuals aged 65 and over, or individuals under 65 with a referral from an integrated health and social services center (CISSS) or an integrated university health and social services center (CIUSSS).

Thus, the beneficiary only pays the difference between the rate charged by the company and the amount of assistance granted by this subsidy. The Financial Exemption Program for Home Support Services (PEFSAD) is an incentive to use the services of social economy enterprises for home assistance.

Tax credit for the maintenance of seniors’ home care

If you are over 70 years old, the tax credit for the maintenance of seniors’ home care is a financial assistance equivalent to 37% of the expenses paid for eligible home care services. This credit is in addition to the financial assistance provided by the PEFSAD.

For more information on the tax credit for home support for seniors, we invite you to visit the Revenu Québec website.

Tax exemption

If you are 65 years or older, or if you are referred by the CIUSSS, GST and QST are not applicable to our services.