The ADP program offered by Physiomobility is part of our home care and our physiotherapists, who are approved for the assessment and prescription of walkers and wheelchairs, evaluate and recommend the necessary equipment for you in the comfort of your home or home. These elements may include wheelchairs/mobility aids such as walking aids and special seating systems, as well as some changes to your home or workplace. The Assistive Devices Program (ADP) is an Ontario government program that provides funding to people with long-term physical disabilities. The devices covered by the program are designed to allow people to increase their mobility and independence. If you need a walker or wheelchair after an illness or injury, you may be wondering how you can afford to buy one. The Ontario Ministry of Health has a program to help you with some of these costs. This is called a tool program (ADP). If you need an electric wheelchair with electric positioning (to tilt, lean back or lift the leg supports), please contact the Central Equipment Pool (CEP) for high-tech wheelchairs. Contact the Tool Program or visit the Tool Program website for fact sheets, types of equipment funded by the Program and application forms. Application for AuthorizationStatusApplication for Rehabilitation Evaluator/Assembler/Distributor Status Application for Authorization – Attachment BAcjudicial Agreement with the Assistive Devices Program THE ADP replaces its current agreement with approvers registered with ADP.
The new agreement: Adapted to the “Ontario Assistive Devices Program (ADP) Mobility Aid Funding” in 2016 with the approval of the University Health Network`s Patient and Family Education Program. The new agreement will come into effect on October 1, 2014 and all previous licensing agreements will expire at that time. All approvers registered with ADP must sign the new agreement with the program to maintain their registration with the ADP. www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/program/adp or www.ontario.ca/page/assistive-devices-program CEP has entered into an agreement with ADP to offer high-tech wheelchairs at a discounted price. Some insurance programs may also cover your share of the cost. Check your insurance policy. The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (Medicare) has a program called the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) that funds assisted living aids and mobility aids for clients with long-term disabilities. This program includes more than 8,000 separate devices or consumables in a number of categories. Equipment may be needed not only for sports, work or school. The Assistive Devices Program (ADP) pays for some of the required equipment.
If you have insurance coverage, the insurer can pay the balance. To be eligible for the Assistive Devices Program (ARTP), you must: You may be able to get more money if you get benefits from: If the device is worn or irretrievably broken, ADP will pay up to 75% of the replacement cost. It does not pay them until the replacement period has expired. For wheelchairs and walking aids, this period is 5 years. The Assistive Devices Program (ART) includes more than 8,000 separate devices, consumables and aids. ADP covers up to 75% of equipment costs. For example, if your wheelchair costs $1,000, ADP will pay $750 and you will pay $250. For other articles, such as .
B hearing aids, the ADP pays a fixed amount. Other groups may be able to help. Some examples are the Easter Seal Society, Kiwanis, Lions Club or the March of Dimes. After surgery or injury, you may need to temporarily use a walker or wheelchair. However, if your mobility problems persist or if you get around become more difficult as you get older, you should ask a licensed physiotherapist or occupational therapist to examine you to see if you need a walker or wheelchair. Mobility aid categories eligible for PDA funding include: Author: Mary Kazem, Registered Physiotherapist, ADP Authorizer Applicant ChecklistFitter/Rehabilitation Assessor/Dispenser Applicant Checklist A physiotherapist, occupational therapist and certain licensed physicians are trained to assess patients` need for a walker or wheelchair. They will interview you and learn more about your skills, housing situation, transportation needs and many other areas and help you choose the best option. This document was published under a previous government.
Your doctor or therapist will need to fill out a form and explain the reasons. This may be due to a change in your condition or size. To find out if your equipment is covered, talk to your doctor or visit www.ontario.ca/page/mobility-aids for a complete list of eligible and ineligible equipment. .