Medical Equipment & Other Medical Services

Assistive Devices Program (ADP)

https://www.ontario.ca/page/assistive-devices-program

Program Description:

This program assists people with long-term physical disabilities pay for customized equipment, like wheelchairs and hearing aids. The ADP also helps cover the cost of specialized supplies, such as those used with ostomies. The website has links that detail what types of the following are covered: mobility aids, hearing aids & other devices, communication aids, visual aids, diabetic equipment & supplies, respiratory equipment & supplies, home oxygen therapy, artificial eyes & face prosthetics, custom orthotic braces, compression garments & lymphedema pumps, prosthetic breasts or limbs, as well as enteral-feeding pumps & ostomy supplies.

They cover 75% of the cost for equipment and supplies. For these items, they are billed directly by the supplier and the client pays 25% when you buy the item. In some cases, a series of payments happen throughout the year to help cover the cost of supplies.

Eligibility Requirements:

• be an Ontario resident
• have a valid Ontario health card
• have a disability requiring the equipment or supplies for six months or longer.

Local Integrated Health Network (LHIN)

http://www.lhins.on.ca/

Call to be connected with your local LHIN office: 905-796-0040

In Peel, there are two LHIN offices, one serving south Mississauga and Halton and one serving north Mississauga and Brampton/Caledon. It’s best for you to use the online locator and postal code to get the correct office (you can do this by googling LHIN).

Program Description:

• provides information about local community support service agencies and can link people to the agencies to arrange services
• case managers or care coordinators case provide advise about what services your LHIN can provide and what’s available in your community. Government-funded services are delivered by health professionals and personal support workers who are under contract with your LHIN.
• coordinates services for seniors, people with disabilities and people who need health care services to help them live independently in the community
• conducts assessments for assistive devices for the bath or mobility

Eligibility Requirements:

• resident of Ontario
• valid health card

Labatt Better Together Grants

https://www.labattbettertogether.ca/

Program Description:

• This program promotes health by providing funding for medical devices, therapies, support services and assistive devices, (eg: prosthetics, eyewear, medical equipment, special therapies, respite services, Braille materials, physiotherapy)
• Grant amounts typically range from $200 - $4000.

Elgibility Requirements:

• Adult Canadian resident with low income
• Require Supports to Improve Quality of Life
• For full detailed eligibility information visit: https://www.labattbettertogether.ca/docs/default-source/default-document-library/labatt-better-together-application-criteria-and-grant-policies.pdf?sfvrsn=4

Adult Protective Service Worker (APSW) Program

www.dsontario.ca

Program Description:

This program supports adults with a developmental disability who are living on their own. The goal of the program is to help them live as independently, safely and securely as possible in the community. Adult Protective Service Workers work directly with the person who has a developmental disability to help them find and maintain supports, including:

• medical and dental care
• counselling for emotional support during stressful life changes
• social and housing

Eligibility Requirements:

Adults aged 18 years or older who have a developmental disability are eligible for the Adult Protective Service Worker program if:

• they live in Ontario
• they live on their own in a community setting or plan to move to a more independent community setting
• they have limited or no significant social supports
• need, and request, the type of assistance that APSWs provide

This program access is managed through developmental services Ontario

Note: there is no upper age limit for eligibility for the Adult Protective Service Worker program.

Federal Tax Credits

Program Description:

• The government provides medical tax credits for working individuals with low incomes and high medical expenses. Low income families can apply for a medical expense tax credit on their income tax.

Eligibility Requirements:

- For a detailed list of eligible expenses in order to claim the federal medical expense tax credit: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/rc4065/medical-expenses-2016.html#drgsmdctns