What is CSIL?
Choice in Supports for Independent Living (CSIL) is an alternative way for home support clients to receive home support services. The goal is to provide more choice and flexibility to people with disabilities who have high-intensity care needs. Funding for eligible CSIL clients comes from local health authorities.
To be eligible for CSIL, you must first be eligible for provincial home support services. A health authority case manager will meet with you to discuss your care needs and your eligibility for HCC services and CSIL.
CSIL is for adults with disabilities who have high-intensity care needs and are eligible to receive home support services. People who have a certain level of income pay a “client rate” toward their home support. However, about 70% of home support clients do not need to pay a client rate. Health authorities determine the amount of funds based on an assessment of need and the CSIL Categories of Need Guidelines.
CSIL employers receive funds to purchase their own home support services. They manage, coordinate, and are responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising home support workers. So, under CSIL, you assume the role of an employer with all of the rights and responsibilities that this role involves—or you can delegate this responsibility to a Client Support Group or a representative.
There are two CSIL Phases:
CSIL Phase I is for people who are willing and able to manage their own home support services.
CSIL Phase II is for people who are not able, or not fully able, to manage their own home support services.
Are you Eligible for CSIL Phase I or Phase II?
- Are you Eligible for CSIL Phase I or Phase II?
- You are a Canadian citizen or have permanent resident status and have lived in BC for at least three months.
- You have been assessed by a health authority professional who found you were eligible for home support services.
- A health authority case manager has determined that you are eligible for CSIL services.
- Phase I: You show that you can safely coordinate and manage CSIL services.
- Phase II: You have a Client Support Group or representative who demonstrates the ability to manage all aspects of your services on your behalf.
CSIL Modules and Online Workbook
CSIL Modules were developed as an online workbook to give people the information they need to apply and, if successful in their application, manage the transition to becoming a CSIL employer. Go to CSIL Online Workbook
For more information about CSIL and what is involved in becoming a CSIL employer, you can read Choice in Supports for Independent Living.