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Ss 73, 74, 74.01, 74.1, and 75 of the EAR and ss 66, 67, 67.01, 67.1, and 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 women. See also ss 8, 9, and 10 of Schedule C of the EAR and ss 6-10 of Schedule C of the EAPWDR. | Ss 73, 74, 74.01, 74.1, and 75 of the EAR and ss 66, 67, 67.01, 67.1, and 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 women. See also ss 8, 9, and 10 of Schedule C of the EAR and ss 6-10 of Schedule C of the EAPWDR. | ||
Note: Monthly nutritional supplements are only available for people who receive disability benefits from the Ministry. Further, the person must be being treated for a "chronic, progressive deterioration of health on account of a severe medical condition". It is very hard to meet the requirements for this supplement. See 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://www.disabilityalliancebc.org/docs/hs4.pdf?LanguageID=EN-US. H.Medical equipment and devices Where a person meets eligibility criteria (see s 67 of the EAR and s 62 of the EAPWDR), MSDSI may provide funding for certain medical equipment and devices. The devices and eligibility criteria are listed in s 2(3) of Schedule C of each regulation. The devices may include: canes, crutches, and walkers; wheelchairs; scooters; bathing and toileting aids; hospital bed; pressure relief mattresses; floor or ceiling lift devices; positive airway pressure devices; apnea monitors; nebulizers; positioning items on a bed, positioning chairs, and standing frames; ventilator supplies; orthoses; and hearing aids. NOTE: In order to qualify for these supplements, a prescription from a qualified medical practitioner must be supplied and the cost must be pre-approved by MSDSI. There are very detailed eligibility criteria that must be met for each item requested. See Schedule C of both Regulations for details. I.Medical and Surgical Supplies Certain “disposable or reusable” medical supplies may be provided if they are necessary to prevent the recipient from becoming very ill (to avoid what MSDSI calls “an imminent and substantial danger”) and if they are prescribed by a doctor. See s 2(1)(a) of Schedule C of each Regulation. The supplies are only available if they are needed for one of these following purposes: wound care; ongoing bowel care required due to loss of muscle function; catheterization; incontinence; skin parasite care; or limb circulation care. The supplies must be the least expensive ones appropriate for the purpose. Exclusions to this list include: nutritional supplements, food, vitamins and minerals, and prescription medications. J.“Direct and Imminent Life-Threatening Health Need”Section 76 of the EAR and s 69 of the EAPWDR provide that MSDSI may provide certain health supplements to a person who is otherwise ineligible for the supplements (or indeed, for welfare benefits), if the person can show that the person faces an imminent and life threatening need that cannot be addressed except by the supplement. See the Regulations for details. | '''Note:''' Monthly nutritional supplements are only available for people who receive disability benefits from the Ministry. Further, the person must be being treated for a "chronic, progressive deterioration of health on account of a severe medical condition". It is very hard to meet the requirements for this supplement. See 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://www.disabilityalliancebc.org/docs/hs4.pdf?LanguageID=EN-US. | ||
== H. Medical equipment and devices == | |||
Where a person meets eligibility criteria (see s 67 of the EAR and s 62 of the EAPWDR), MSDSI may provide funding for certain medical equipment and devices. The devices and eligibility criteria are listed in s 2(3) of Schedule C of each regulation. The devices may include: | |||
canes, crutches, and walkers; wheelchairs; scooters; bathing and toileting aids; hospital bed; pressure relief mattresses; floor or ceiling lift devices; positive airway pressure devices; apnea monitors; nebulizers; positioning items on a bed, positioning chairs, and standing frames; ventilator supplies; orthoses; and hearing aids. NOTE: In order to qualify for these supplements, a prescription from a qualified medical practitioner must be supplied and the cost must be pre-approved by MSDSI. There are very detailed eligibility criteria that must be met for each item requested. See Schedule C of both Regulations for details. I.Medical and Surgical Supplies Certain “disposable or reusable” medical supplies may be provided if they are necessary to prevent the recipient from becoming very ill (to avoid what MSDSI calls “an imminent and substantial danger”) and if they are prescribed by a doctor. See s 2(1)(a) of Schedule C of each Regulation. The supplies are only available if they are needed for one of these following purposes: wound care; ongoing bowel care required due to loss of muscle function; catheterization; incontinence; skin parasite care; or limb circulation care. The supplies must be the least expensive ones appropriate for the purpose. Exclusions to this list include: nutritional supplements, food, vitamins and minerals, and prescription medications. J.“Direct and Imminent Life-Threatening Health Need”Section 76 of the EAR and s 69 of the EAPWDR provide that MSDSI may provide certain health supplements to a person who is otherwise ineligible for the supplements (or indeed, for welfare benefits), if the person can show that the person faces an imminent and life threatening need that cannot be addressed except by the supplement. See the Regulations for details. | |||
