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 of the Department of Social Development and their dependents
• individuals who have special health needs and who qualify for assisted health care under provincial legislation and regulations.

Clients must have one of the following:

• a valid white Health Card showing “SUPPLEMENTARY” IN THE ‘BASIC HEALTH ELIGIBILITY” BOX OR “CREQUIP” (Convalescent/ Rehab Equipment) or “MAEQUIP” (Mobility & Adaptive Equipment Loan Program) indicated in the “ADDITIONAL HEALTH ELIGIBILITY” box
• a valid yellow Health Card showing “Y” under “OTH” in the “VALID ONLY FOR”
• a valid yellow Health Card showing “X” under “SUPP” in the “VALID ONLY FOR” box

Application Process

Contact Health Services Program, or Easter Seals NB.