Jurisdiction
- New Brunswick
Type of Program
- Government Program
Type of Assistive Technology
- Mobility
- Communication
- Sensory (e.g. vision, hearing, etc.)
- Other
Eligibility
- Programs where all ages are eligible
- Clients of the Social Development Department and their dependents
- Individuals who have special health needs and who qualify for assisted health care under Section 4.4 of the Family Income Security Act and Regulations
- Must have one of the following: a valid white Health Services Card showing “SUPPLEMENTARY” in the BASIC HEALTH ELIGIBILITY section, or “PR” in the ADDITIONAL HEALTH ELIGIBILITY section; or a valid yellow Health Services Card with a “Y” under the OTH in the VALID ONLY FOR box a “X” under SUPP in the VALID ONLY FOR box
- Additional criteria may apply
What Devices are Covered?
- Limb prostheses (arm, leg, foot)
- Artificial larynx (Servox device, voice prostheses)
- Ocular prostheses (artificial eye)
- Breast prostheses and 1 bra
What Services are Available?
- Equipment modifications and repairs are considered as required
Procedure for Getting Access
- Referral from an appropriate healthcare professional
- Documentation of an estimate on a Health Services claim form
- Different forms are required depending on the equipment of interest