Ostomy / incontinence program

Incontinence supplies under this program are for individuals confined to a wheelchair, bed or who have an ostomy or catheterization needs only. Eligibility for all other incontinence requests would be assessed as a special benefit under the social assistance program.

This program covers supplies directly related to the management of:

• a colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy
• internal, external or intermittent catheterization 
• incontinence

Eligible services are paid monthly. Quantities and frequencies are monitored and may be restricted. Brand name products will only be considered when generic products are not available or when generic products will not meet the client’s medical needs. (Justification will be required).

There is no cost to eligible clients for entitled ostomy, catheterization or incontinence supplies.

Refer to the Ostomy/Incontinence Program policy (publication) for the complete list of benefits.

Ostomy and incontinence supplies application form (PDF 810 KB)

• clients of the Department of Social Development and their dependents who hold a valid white Health Card indicating
• “Supplementary” in the BASIC HEALTH ELIGIBILITY section

OR

• “OS.” (Ostomy Supplies) in the ADDITIONAL HEALTH ELIGIBILITY section
• Department of Social Development clients who hold a valid yellow Health Card that indicates
• a “Y” under the OTH in the VALID ONLY FOR box

OR

Clients must not have any other medical coverage to be eligible for full benefits.