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Section 72 of the EAR provides for certain optical and dental supplements for dependent children of welfare recipients. See also Schedule C. | Section 72 of the EAR provides for certain optical and dental supplements for dependent children of welfare recipients. See also Schedule C. | ||
== G. Diet and nutrition == | == G. Alternative Hearing Supplement == | ||
S 77.2 of the EAA, Schedule C, s 11 of the EAR, and Schedule C, s 11 of the EAPWDR allow a $100 supplement for applicants with profound hearing loss. This supplement may only be provided where the applicant has profound hearing loss in both ears and would not benefit from a hearing instrument. | |||
== H. Diet and nutrition == | |||
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 prenatal 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 prenatal 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. | ||
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'''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. | '''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. | ||
== | == I. Medical equipment and devices == | ||
Where a person meets eligibility criteria (see s 67 of the EAR and s 62 of the EAPWDR), | Where a person meets eligibility criteria (see s 67 of the EAR and s 62 of the EAPWDR), the Ministry 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; | *canes, crutches, and walkers; | ||
*wheelchairs; | *wheelchairs; | ||
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*and hearing aids. | *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 | '''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 the Ministry. There are very detailed eligibility criteria that must be met for each item requested. | ||
See Schedule C of both Regulations for details. | See Schedule C of both Regulations for details. | ||
== | == J. 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 | Certain “disposable or reusable” medical supplies may be provided if they are necessary to prevent the recipient from becoming very ill (to avoid what the Ministry 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 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. | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
== | == K. “Direct and Imminent Life-Threatening Health Need” == | ||
Section 76 of the EAR and s 69 of the EAPWDR provide that | Section 76 of the EAR and s 69 of the EAPWDR provide that the Ministry 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. | ||
== | == L. Alternative and Complementary Therapies == | ||
Up to 12 visits per calendar year are payable by the minister for any combination of physiotherapy services, chiropractic services, massage therapy services, non-surgical podiatry services, naturopathy services, and acupuncture services for which a medical practitioner or nurse practitioner has confirmed an acute need. See Schedule C, s 2 of each Regulation, especially s 2(c). | Up to 12 visits per calendar year are payable by the minister for any combination of physiotherapy services, chiropractic services, massage therapy services, non-surgical podiatry services, naturopathy services, and acupuncture services for which a medical practitioner or nurse practitioner has confirmed an acute need. See Schedule C, s 2 of each Regulation, especially s 2(c). | ||
== | == M. Transportation to Medical Appointments == | ||
Under Schedule C, s 2(f) of each Regulation, | Under Schedule C, s 2(f) of each Regulation, the Ministry may cover the cost for the least expensive mode of transportation to and from the office of a local medical practitioner, nurse practitioner, specialist, general hospital, rehabilitation hospital, provided that: | ||
*the transportation is to enable the person to receive a benefit under the ''Medicare Protection Act'' or a general hospital service under the ''Hospital Insurance Act''; | *the transportation is to enable the person to receive a benefit under the ''Medicare Protection Act'' or a general hospital service under the ''Hospital Insurance Act''; | ||
*and there are no resources available to the person's family unit to cover the cost. | *and there are no resources available to the person's family unit to cover the cost. | ||