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Home Caregiver Newsletter, COVID updates: and visit resources on the sidebar for previous issues: File
Home Caregiver Connection Vol 1, Issue 3
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In January 2021 registration of home care providers was moved to the Bermuda Health Council.
Registration is required for home care providers (aka caregiving providers) with clients paid for, partially or in full, by the following government departments:
- Health Insurance Department (FutureCare and HIP Personal Home Care Benefit)
- Department of Financial Assistance
- Department of Social Insurance (War Veterans Benefit)
For information regarding the benefits and payment contact the benefit provider directly.
How to Register:
For all registration information go to https://bhec.bm/home-care-provider-registrations/
Find a Registered Caregiving Provider:
The registration process provides basic security vetting and sets minimum qualification requirements for Home Care Agencies and three types of self- employed caregiving providers: Personal Caregivers, Skilled Caregiver Providers (Nursing Associates) and Registered Nurses.
You can find a listing of available registered caregivers at www.helpingservices.bm
Click on Looking For a Caregiver to search for the caregiver and features you are looking for.
It is the responsibility of each person to ensure the caregiving provider they hire meets their specific needs or the needs of their loved one. See the following for Tips-