Comparison of actual public costs: APA service provider: €21–22/hour on average (up to €28.58 depending on the department) PCH service provider: €24.58/hour PCH direct employment (“gré à gré”): €19.34/hour APA direct employment: Lower cost than with a PCH service provider The savings are substantial — roughly 20–30% cheaper for public authorities.For a beneficiary receiving 20 hours of assistance per week…