How to Apply for Benefits

You must first be assessed by a health care professional to determine your basic medical needs and eligibility for the program.

If you require oxygen, orthotics, prosthetics or hearing aids, your assessment will be done by a health care professional from an approved AADL specialty vendor. Contact AADL or your  regional health authority for more information on receiving these benefits.

For other benefits, please contact your  regional health authority for an assessment by an approved AADL authorizer. AADL authorizers are health care professionals who are trained and approved to authorize AADL benefits. The authorizer is typically a registered nurse, physical therapist or occupational therapist and usually works in a community health care facility, hospital, continuing care centre or home care program.

You must be assessed and authorized for AADL benefits before you receive them. AADL cannot refund clients who purchase their own medical equipment and supplies before being assessed and authorized for the equipment and supplies.

Obtaining AADL Benefits

You must buy your medical equipment or supplies from an approved AADL vendor. Approved vendors include some home health care stores, pharmacies, home oxygen suppliers and hearing aid vendors. Your authorizer will provide you with a list of at least three vendors or you may choose from a complete list.

Large equipment, such as wheelchairs and hospital beds, is purchased by AADL and delivered to your residence.