Are you a client of Social Development who needs help paying for health services or medical supplies?
Health Services has a number of programs that can help. If you meet the medical criteria, our programs can loan or buy equipment for you or cover the cost of medical services and supplies to meet your basic health and safety needs. The programs cover specific benefits not covered by Medicare, private health insurance plans or other agencies.
If you are not a Social Development client, you can find more information about equipment programs offered by the Canadian Red Cross by clicking here or by Easter Seals NB by clicking here.
The Health Services Programs are:
- Mobility and Adaptive Equipment Loan Program: Loans equipment to help with daily life and mobility.
- Dental Program: Covers exams, X-rays, extractions and fillings to a max. $1,000/year, as well as dentures and denture repairs. Note: If you live with a disability, you may be entitled to dental cleanings.
- Hearing Aid Program: Helps you buy and maintain basic, entry-level hearing aids.
- Medical Supplies/Services Program: Helps cover specific medical supplies and services.
- Therapeutic Nutrients Program: Covers feeding supplies and formulas.
- Orthopedic Program: Helps pay for specific types of braces, supports and orthopedically designed footwear.
- Respiratory Program: Covers the cost of breathing aid services, equipment and supplies.
- Ostomy/Incontinence Program: Coverage for ostomy, catheterization and incontinence supplies.
- Prosthetic Program: Assists with the purchase and maintenance of specific prostheses.
- Vision Program: Covers specific exams, tests, frames and lenses.
See ‘How Do I Apply’ for specific program details and the steps to apply.
A prescription or referral from the appropriate health-care professional .
An estimate or a quote for the benefit required.
Approval from Social Development before you can get the supplies, equipment or services.
Each Health Services program has its own application and approvals process. For most programs, you need:
You may qualify for Health Services Programs if you:
- Are a client of Social Development
- Are the dependent of a client of Social Development
- Qualify for assisted health care under Section 4/4 of the Family Income Security Act and Regulations.
You must also have a valid Social Development (white or yellow) Health Card with the appropriate coverage for your needs.
Criteria specific to each program and benefit may also apply.
Who does not qualify?
In most cases, you are not eligible for full benefits if you have other medical coverage.
