Waiting in a Manitoba Hospital for a Manitoba Long Term Care Bed FAQ

How much will I be charged to wait in a Manitoba hospital for a long term care bed in Manitoba?

Are you a Manitoba Resident? 

• If yes, you will be charged the long term care residential rate based off of your Notice of Assessment. You may use the online calculator found here to determine your rate: https://www.gov.mb.ca/health/pcs/calculator.html.  In 2024, the rate ranged between $41.80 and $101.10 per day; the rate increases each August.
• If no, you will be charged the non-insured long term care residential rate. Please see this link for the current rate: https://www.gov.mb.ca/health/mhsip/healthcoverage.html#section-three In 2024, this rate was $265.23 a day.

How much does it cost to live in long term care in Manitoba?

• If you are a Manitoba resident, you will be charged the long term care residential rate based off of your Notice of Assessment. You may use the online calculator found here to determine your rate: https://www.gov.mb.ca/health/pcs/calculator.html.  This is approximately 20% of the actual cost of living in long term care. In 2024, the rate ranged between $41.80 and $101.10 per day; the rate increases each August.
• If you are not a Manitoba resident, you will be charged the non-insured long term care residential rate until you receive you Manitoba Health Card. Please see this link for the current rate: https://www.gov.mb.ca/health/mhsip/healthcoverage.html#section-three. In 2024, this rate was $265.23 a day. You must apply for your Manitoba Health Card as soon as you are admitted into long term care. You may use your admission agreement as proof of residency. You should also have your SIN and birth certificate available for your application. Once you are issued your Manitoba Health Card, you will be charged the long term care residential rate based off of your Notice of Assessment. You may use the online calculator found here to determine your rate: https://www.gov.mb.ca/health/pcs/calculator.html In 2024, the rate ranged between $41.80 and $101.10 per day; the rate increases each August.

How much does it cost to live in long term care in Saskatchewan?

• You may also apply for a long term care home in your province of residency. Daily fees in a PCH in Saskatchewan for a Saskatchewan resident can be determined via this website: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/health/accessing-health-care-services/care-at-home-and-outside-the-hospital/special-care-homes#special-care-home-charges. In 2024, the rate ranged from $1359 to $3382 per month; additional charges apply.
  • Please note: if you are a resident of a PCH in Saskatchewan and wish to transfer to a PCH in Manitoba, there is a provincial agreement in place whereby you will be charged based off of your Notice of Assessment. You may use the online calculator found here to determine your rate: https://www.gov.mb.ca/health/pcs/calculator.html. In 2024, the rate ranged between $41.80 and $101.10 per day; the rate increases each August.

Summary of 2024 Rates: