Alberta Aids to Daily Living Program

Alberta Health Services - North Zone


Description
Assesses people with a chronic health problem or life-ending illness for funding from the Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) Program for basic medical equipment and supplies.

Due to COVID-19, service times may vary. Call to confirm.

This Government of Alberta funded program assesses people for funding for benefits like wheelchairs, walkers, bathing equipment, wound supplies, and compression stockings.


Affiliation: Government of Alberta Ministry of Health
Key Provider: occupational therapists (OTs), physical therapists (PTs), registered nurses (RNs)
Eligibility
No
Application Process
Service Access: By Appointment, Call for an appointment for an assessment. A prescription from a doctor is needed for some benefits.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: Yes,

Referrals are on a first-come, first-served basis.


Telephone
780-706-3173
Fax
780-706-7154
Fees
Fee: Yes,

If eligible, AADL is a cost-share program. Clients pay 25% of the cost up to maximum of $500 per family per benefit year (July 1 to June 30).




Fee Reduction: Yes,

Low-income families can apply for cost exemption. Clients are 100% responsible for any upgrades.




Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A -
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
December 10, 2020
Address
20 Sunset Boulevard
Whitecourt, AB, T7S 1M8

This facility provides a range of healthcare services including a 24/7 emergency department.


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