I have a life-limiting illness
What is palliative care?
Health Link BC – Hospice Palliative Care
Palliative Journey Resource Guide
Financial options that I may be eligible for:
Canada Pension Plan disability benefits
Temporary Rate Reduction (TRR) – there is a daily charge for care at the Hospice House. If this would cause you or your family serious financial hardship, you may be eligible for a reduced rate from the Ministry of Health.
Health options I may be eligible for:
Coping/Emotional support
Living with Limited Time: Exploring feelings
All In This Together: Coping With Advanced Illness and Dying as a Family
Spiritual Care
Advance care planning:
My Voice – Advance Care Planning Guide
Interior Health Advance Care Planning
Speak Up – Who Will Speak For You?
Estate Administration
(Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia)
Health Benefits I may be eligible for:
First Nations Health Authority
Non-insured Health Benefits (NIHB) :
If you are Inuit or First Nations with status and do not qualify for Health insurance BC coverage you will be covered under NIHB.
