Description This program assists clients of this department with coverage of respiratory equipment and supplies which are not covered by other agencies or private health insurance. Benefit Amount This program covers: The period of eligibility for purchased equipment varies. Eligible supplies and rentals may be (services are) paid monthly but quantities and frequencies are monitored. … Read more
Description The Childcare Assistance Program (CAP) is offered through the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development to provide support to low- and middle-income families with preschool-age children 0 – 5 years, not yet attending school and enrolled in a non-designated Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) facility and/or school-age children (5-12) enrolled in a … Read more
Description Academic upgrading courses or personal learning programs provide training opportunities to adults. These programs are offered free of charge in communities around the province and are available in either English or French, depending upon the needs of the community. Programs are administered through a partnership with the Community Adult Learning Network (CALNet). The academic … Read more
Description The Family Supports for Children with Disabilities Program assists families to address the unmet needs of the child or children with the disability by providing the required support and resources. These supports include: The program is voluntary and families are expected to work with a social worker. There is a family financial contribution towards … Read more
Description The New Brunswick Drug Plan is a prescription drug plan that provides drug coverage for uninsured New Brunswick residents who have an active Medicare card. Benefit Amount Up to 100% coverage on medication included in the formulary. Eligibility Criteria The New Brunswick Drug Plan is available to New Brunswick residents who have an active … Read more
Description This program assists clients of this department with coverage for ostomy, catheterization and incontinence supplies which are not covered by other agencies or private health insurance plans. Benefit Amount This program covers supplies directly related to the management of: The following items are not covered by the Health Services Ostomy/ Incontinence Program: Eligibility Criteria … Read more
Description The program assists eligible clients with the coverage of prosthetic services which are not covered by other agencies or private health insurance plans. Benefit Amount The program covers: Prosthetic limbs are payable once every five years. Artificial larynxes and artificial eyes are eligible every three years. Breast prostheses and bras are eligible once every … Read more
Description The program assists clients with coverage for specific prosthetic services that are not covered by other agencies or private health insurance plans. Benefit Amount Specific custom-fitted braces and supports: Eligibility Criteria This program is available to: Clients must have one of the following: OR Additional benefit specific criteria may apply. To be eligible for … Read more
Description Equipment may be loaned through the Recycling Program (publication page), which is jointly administered with Easter Seals NB, or it may be purchased to loan, when recycled equipment is not available. Benefit Amount No-Cost Mobility and Adaptive Equipment. Eligibility Criteria This program is available to: Clients must have one of the following: Application Process … Read more
Description Benefits under the Extended Benefits Program are designed for people who are considered to be disabled, blind or deaf. “Disabled” is a status that must be verified by a Medical Advisory Board. A disability must be likely to continue indefinitely without substantial improvement and cause a person to be severely limited in their activities … Read more