Respiratory program

The program covers:

• Purchased equipment
  • aerosol machines, portable nebulizers
  • aerochambers
  • chest vibrators
  • spirometer
  • lung volume recruitment
  • humidifiers
  • dehumidifiers
  • suction machines
  • CPAP machines (up to $1,800) / BPAP machines (up to $3,150)
  • oxygen conserving devices
  • cough assist machines
• Purchased supplies
  • aerosol masks and supplies
  • nebulizer supplies
  • suction supplies
  • CPAP and BPAP masks and supplies
  • cough assist masks and supplies
  • ventilation masks and supplies
  • tracheostomy supplies
• Rentals
  • concentrators
  • oxygen conserving devices
  • oxygen saturation monitor
  • liquid oxygen systems
  • portability systems
  • oxygen cylinder refills
  • BPAP S/T and BPAP with AVAP machines
  • ventilators, related equipment and supplies

The period of eligibility for purchased equipment varies

Eligible supplies and rentals may be (services are) paid monthly but quantities and frequencies are monitored.

Refer to the Social Development Respiratory Program Policy (publication) for further information.

This program is available to:

• clients of the Department of Social Development and their dependents
• individuals who have special health needs and who qualify for assisted health care under Section 4.4 of the Family Income Security Act and Regulations
• oxygen services available to clients 64 and under. Services MUST be provided through an eligible Respiratory Services Vendor

Clients must have one of the following:

• a valid white Health Services Card showing “SUPPLEMENTARY’ in the BASIC HEALTH ELIGIBILITY section, or “Respiratory Services” in the ADDITIONAL HEALTH ELIGIBILITY section

OR

• a valid yellow Health Services card with a “Y” under the OTH in the VALID ONLY FOR box, or an “X” under SUPP in the VALID ONLY FOR box

Additional benefit specific criteria may apply.

To be eligible for full benefits through this program, you must not have any other coverage for the service(s) required.

• Application For Ventilation Equipment (PDF 1.5 MB) 
• BPAP Application Form (PDF 840 KB)
• Breathing Aids Application Form (PDF 761 KB)
• CPAP Application Form (PDF 819 KB)
• Guidelines for maintenance of equipment not purchased by Health Services (PDF 822 KB)
• Home Oxygen Program Application Form (PDF 802 KB)