PORTABILITY OF THE CONSUMER’S PACKAGE AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR THE PROVIDER Funding for home care will continue to be paid directly to the provider post 27 February 2017, so no change there, however what does change is if the consumer: Transfers to a new provider – balance of unspent funds to be transferred to the new provider. Leaves home care – balance of unspent funds to be refunded to the consumer and the government based on their contributions. Passes away – balance of unsp