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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 | |||
:'''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/. | :'''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.” | 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). | ||
