Medical Expense Assistance

Provides medical and respiratory equipment for individuals who are diagnosed with ALS. May include:

• Hospital beds
• Wheelchairs
• Ceiling lift tracks
• Specialized seating cushions
• Bath benches and commodes
• BiPap machines
• Cough assist units
• Communication program for iPad or tablet

The assistance of an equipment technician will also be provided. Equipment provided is subject to availability.

• Medical aid to cover treatment costs
• Wage loss compensation
• Medical expense reimbursement for medications and more
• An impairment assessment
• Survivor benefits

Financial assistance to help cover specific costs related to their ALS diagnosis, including but not limited to:

• Ongoing costs associated with having a feeding tube
• Special dietary needs
• Cost of transportation to certain events like medical appointments

Note: Financial assistance for drug prescriptions, counselling and private home care is not provided.

Provides financial assistance to Islanders who are accessing in-vitro fertilization (IVF), intrauterine insemination (IUI) and associated prescribed medications at out-of-province Canadian fertility clinics. Eligible applicants can receive a lifetime maximum benefit of up to $20,000 per household.

Note: Approved applicants must submit expenses that occur after their approval date. Retroactive expenses will not be eligible for reimbursement.

• Out-of-province medical travel
• Co-payment for medications and more (Financial assistance is managed on a case-by-case basis, contact for more details)

Provides supports for adult amputees. Includes:

• Financial Assistance
• Information and resources
• Navigation to various eligible services
• Peer support