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Sections [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section68 68], [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section68.1 68.1], [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section69 69], [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section70 70], and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section71 71] of the EAR and ss [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section63 63], [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section63.1 63.1], [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section63.2 63.2], [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section64 64], and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section65 65] of the EAPWDR set out eligibility criteria for supplements for dental work, crown and bridgework, dentures, emergency dental and denture work, and limited orthodontic work. See also ss 4, 4.1, 5, 6, and 7 of [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#schedulec Schedule C of the EAR] and ss 4, 4.1, and 5 of [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#schedulec Schedule C of the EAPWDR]. | Sections [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section68 68], [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section68.1 68.1], [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section69 69], [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section70 70], and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section71 71] of the EAR and ss [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section63 63], [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section63.1 63.1], [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section63.2 63.2], [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section64 64], and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section65 65] of the EAPWDR set out eligibility criteria for supplements for dental work, crown and bridgework, dentures, emergency dental and denture work, and limited orthodontic work. See also ss 4, 4.1, 5, 6, and 7 of [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#schedulec Schedule C of the EAR] and ss 4, 4.1, and 5 of [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#schedulec Schedule C of the EAPWDR]. | ||
== F. “Healthy Kids” | == F. “Healthy Kids” Supplements == | ||
Sections [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section72 72], [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section72.1 72.1], and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section77.03 77.03] of the EAR provides for certain optical, dental, hearing instrument, and alternative hearing assistance supplements for dependent children of welfare recipients. See also [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#schedulec Schedule C]. | Sections [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section72 72], [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section72.1 72.1], and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section77.03 77.03] of the EAR provides for certain optical, dental, hearing instrument, and alternative hearing assistance supplements for dependent children of welfare recipients. See also [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#schedulec Schedule C]. | ||
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[https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section77.02 Sections 77.02 of the EAR], [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section70.02 section 70.02 of the EAPWDR], and section 11 of [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#schedulec Schedule C to both the EAR] and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#schedulec EAPWDR], allow a $100 supplement for applicants with profound hearing loss. The Ministry provides this supplement may only where the applicant has profound hearing loss in both ears and would not benefit from a hearing instrument. | [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section77.02 Sections 77.02 of the EAR], [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section70.02 section 70.02 of the EAPWDR], and section 11 of [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#schedulec Schedule C to both the EAR] and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#schedulec EAPWDR], allow a $100 supplement for applicants with profound hearing loss. The Ministry provides this supplement may only where the applicant has profound hearing loss in both ears and would not benefit from a hearing instrument. | ||
== H. Diet and | == H. Diet and Nutrition == | ||
Sections [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section73 73], [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section74 74], [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section74.01 74.01], [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section74.1 74.1], and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section75 75] of the EAR and ss [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section66 66], [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section67 67], [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section67.01 67.01], [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section67.1 67.1], and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section68 68] of the EAPWDR set out eligibility criteria for supplements for diet supplements, nutritional supplements, supplements for those who require tube feeding, infant health supplements, and natal supplements for pregnant people. See also ss 8, 9, and 10 of [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#schedulec Schedule C of the EAR] and ss 6-9 of [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#schedulec Schedule C of the EAPWDR]. | Sections [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section73 73], [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section74 74], [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section74.01 74.01], [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section74.1 74.1], and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section75 75] of the EAR and ss [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section66 66], [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section67 67], [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section67.01 67.01], [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section67.1 67.1], and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section68 68] of the EAPWDR set out eligibility criteria for supplements for diet supplements, nutritional supplements, supplements for those who require tube feeding, infant health supplements, and natal supplements for pregnant people. See also ss 8, 9, and 10 of [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#schedulec Schedule C of the EAR] and ss 6-9 of [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#schedulec Schedule C of the EAPWDR]. | ||
The Ministry has a useful chart showing all special diet supplement rates as of August 1, 2023 here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/british-columbians-our-governments/policies-for-government/bc-employment-assistance-policy-procedure-manual/additional-resources/summary_of_changes_ppm.pdf | |||
As of July 1, 2019, registered dieticians are added as health professionals who can confirm someone’s need for diet supplements, short term nutritional supplements, infant formula supplement, and the monthly nutritional supplement. Prior to this change, eligibility for most diet and nutrition related supplements could only be confirmed by medical practitioners or nurse practitioners. In order to be considered a “registered dietician,” a dietician must be a “registrant of the College of Dieticians of BC established under the Health Professions Act.” | :'''NOTE:''' A “monthly nutritional supplement” of up to $205 per month may be available to some people with the PWD designation who receive disability assistance. To qualify, there must be medical confirmation that the person requires the supplement for a "chronic, progressive deterioration of health on account of a severe medical condition". It can be very hard to meet the requirements for this supplement. See [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section67 s 67(1.1) of the EAPDWR] for more information. Disability Alliance BC has a useful help sheet regarding the monthly nutritional supplement, at http://disabilityalliancebc.org/category/publications/help-sheets/. | ||
As of July 1, 2019, registered dieticians are added as health professionals who can confirm someone’s need for diet supplements, short term nutritional supplements, infant formula supplement, and the monthly nutritional supplement. Prior to this change, eligibility for most diet and nutrition related supplements could only be confirmed by medical practitioners or nurse practitioners. In order to be considered a “registered dietician,” a dietician must be a “registrant of the College of Dieticians of BC established under the Health Professions Act.” Effective August 1, 2023, a midwife registered with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives can also confirm a child’s eligibility for infant formula supplement. | |||
Sources: EAR, ss 1(1), 73(2)(b), 74(b), 74.01(3)(a), Schedule C ss 8(2) and 10(a). See also EAPWDR, ss 1(1), 66(2)(b), 67(1.1), 67(2), 67.001(b), 67.01(3)(a), Schedule C ss 6(2) and 9(a). | Sources: EAR, ss 1(1), 73(2)(b), 74(b), 74.01(3)(a), Schedule C ss 8(2) and 10(a). See also EAPWDR, ss 1(1), 66(2)(b), 67(1.1), 67(2), 67.001(b), 67.01(3)(a), Schedule C ss 6(2) and 9(a). | ||
== I. Medical | == I. Medical Equipment and Devices == | ||
Where a person meets eligibility criteria (see [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section67 s 67 of the EAR] and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section62 s 62 of the EAPWDR]), the Ministry may provide funding for certain medical equipment and devices. Sections 3 through 3.12 of [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#schedulec Schedule C] of each regulation list the devices and eligibility criteria. The devices may include: | Where a person meets eligibility criteria (see [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section67 s 67 of the EAR] and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section62 s 62 of the EAPWDR]), the Ministry may provide funding for certain medical equipment and devices. Sections 3 through 3.12 of [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#schedulec Schedule C] of each regulation list the devices and eligibility criteria. The devices may include: | ||
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*hearing aids. | *hearing aids. | ||
'''NOTE:''' In order to qualify for these supplements, a qualified medical practitioner must supply a prescription and the cost must be pre-approved by the Ministry. The Ministry provides very detailed eligibility criteria in [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#schedulec Schedule C] of both Regulations. | :'''NOTE:''' In order to qualify for these supplements, a qualified medical practitioner must supply a prescription and the cost must be pre-approved by the Ministry. The Ministry provides very detailed eligibility criteria in [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#schedulec Schedule C] of both Regulations. | ||
== J. Medical and Surgical Supplies == | == J. Medical and Surgical Supplies == | ||
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