Funding Options for Support and Services
Variety of options for everyday need
What does community-based occupational therapy mean?
We are a community-based company! Community-based occupational therapy brings expert care directly to you, whether it's in your home, workplace, accident site, or any other relevant environment. Unlike traditional clinic-based therapy, our occupational therapist meets you where you live, work, and play to provide tailored interventions that address real-life challenges in their natural context. This approach ensures that therapy is seamlessly integrated into your everyday activities, enhancing its effectiveness and relevance to your unique needs.
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Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations
https://www.bchousing.org/housing-assistance/BC-RAHA
Eligibility: A member of the household has a permanent disability requiring equipment and or home adaptation.
Household assets under $100,000 and household income under $128,000.
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Red Cross Short term Equipment Loan Program
Eligibility: Temporary equipment loan for disability or physical limitations.
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Ministry of Health Government Funded Program
The least expensive, appropriate medical equipment and devices may be provided to specific recipients to assist with a medically essential need. There must be no other resources available to the client to provide the medical equipment requested.
Equipment that may be approved includes:
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Occupational Therapist assessment: report may be covered if approved by the ministry ahead of time (link below)
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Mobility aids: manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs or scooters (if medically essential), walkers, canes and crutches.
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Bathroom safety equipment: bath transfer benches, raised toilet seats, grab bars, commode chairs.
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Beds and bedding equipment: hospital beds, pressure-relief mattresses, bed rails (when clinically justified).
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Lifting and transfer devices: ceiling lifts, floor lifts, transfer boards or slide sheets.
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Respiratory equipment: CPAP machines (with a sleep study recommendation), nebulizers, oxygen concentrators or tanks (as prescribed),
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Orthopedic and supportive devices: orthotics and braces, prosthetic limbs (basic standard components).
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Visual aids: white canes, magnifiers (with specialist recommendation).
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Hearing aids: basic hearing aids (may require a quote and audiologist assessment).
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Communication devices: basic speech-generating devices (AACs) (prescribed by a speech-language pathologist).
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Other items (case-dependent): incontinence supplies (limited, short-term), feeding pumps or enteral nutrition equipment, medical alert systems (with justification).
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Medical Equipment and Devices:
Eligibility: The least expensive, appropriate medical equipment and devices may be provided to specific recipients to assist with a medically essential need. There must be no other resources available to the client to provide the medical equipment requested.
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Medical Transportation:
Eligibility: For persons who are eligible for income or disability assistance who are experiencing immediate and life threatening need for transportation.
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Work BC
https://www.workbc.ca/plan-career/resources/people-disabilities
Includes funding for assistive technology (hearing aids, office tech), office equipment (office chairs, ergonomics desks/ equipment), wage subsidies, and support for inclusive hiring practices.
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Private Insurance
If you have an Extended Health plan through your employer, often they cover some or all of occupational therapy sessions and or assessments. Ex: Sun Life, Pacific Blue Cross, Manulife.
Eligibility: Contact your provider to find out what your coverage includes.
