Learn about the transition from Home Care Packages and CHSP to the new Support at Home program, and how these services will work together from 2025-2027.
Key areas covered:
- Can I have a Home Care Package and CHSP services at the same time?
- Do I need to be reassessed when transitioning from a Home Care Package to Support at Home?
- When will CHSP services transition to Support at Home?
Can I have a Home Care Package and CHSP services at the same time?
From November 1, 2025, Home Care Packages will transition to the new Support at Home program. Until July 2027, CHSP will continue to operate as a separate program for existing clients and those with low-level needs. During this transition period, the programs will operate separately.
Do I need to be reassessed when transitioning from a Home Care Package to Support at Home?
No, if you are currently receiving a Home Care Package or are on the waiting list for one, you will be automatically transitioned to the Support at Home program from November 2025. You will not need to be reassessed to enter the program.
When will CHSP services transition to Support at Home?
The Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) will transition to Support at Home no earlier than July 1, 2027. Until that time, CHSP will continue to operate as a separate program serving both existing clients and new clients with low-level needs.
