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More caregivers in Quebec eligible for compensation under new home health policy

On Jan. 29, 2026, Quebec announced a home health-care policy making some family caregivers eligible for government funding.
Expanding the allowance program will increase funding by $1.1 million immediately to aid people receiving care at home, Health Minister Sonia Bélanger says it aims to improve services and support family caregivers.
Bélanger noted the change allows some family caregivers to be recognized as service providers, while nearly 400,000 Quebecers already receive health-care support at home in recent years.
The allowance budget is being increased by $1.1 million immediately, with additional funding planned for next year, the Quebec government says.
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