Funding assistance for wheelchairs

Upgrading to a carbon fiber wheelchair can enhance mobility and support long-term health. This guide outlines some key funding pathways and actionable steps for users, caregivers, therapists, and sales representatives.

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In the province of Alberta, the following agencies may assist eligible applicants with funding for the purchase of a Motion Composites wheelchair. Please contact the agencies directly for more information.

The Alberta Aids to Daily Living Program (AADL) helps Albertans with a long-term disability, chronic illness or terminal illness to maintain their independence at home, in lodges or group homes by providing financial assistance to buy medical equipment and supplies.

The Workers’ Compensation Board — Alberta was created by the government to administer the Workers’ Compensation Act for the province’s workers and employers. Funded by employers, it provides cost-effective disability and liability coverage for work-related injury and illness. This means it compensates workers for lost income and coordinates the health care and other services they need due to a work-related injury.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Canada may provide financial support to assist with funding medical equipment.

The Non-Insured Health Benefits Program is Health Canada’s national, medically necessary health benefit program that provides coverage for benefit claims for a specified range of drugs, dental care, vision care, medical supplies and equipment, short-term crisis intervention mental health counseling and medical transportation for eligible First Nations and Inuit people.
Easter Seals Alberta’s Equipment and Support Services (ESS) provides specialized mobility equipment for individuals with physical disabilities.

In the province of British Columbia, the following agencies may assist eligible applicants with funding for the purchase of a Motion Composites wheelchair. Please contact the agencies directly for more information.

The British Columbia Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation may provide specific health supplements to certain categories of former BC Employment and Assistance (BCEA) clients to meet their health needs. Health benefits may include prescribed medical equipment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Canada may provide financial support to assist with funding medical equipment.

Pacific Blue Cross is a private insurance company that provides funding to eligible clients who are enrolled through work, unions or private purchase.

WorkSafeBC is dedicated to promoting workplace health and safety for the workers and employers of this province. In the event of work-related injuries or diseases, WorkSafeBC works with the affected parties to provide return-to-work rehabilitation, compensation, health care benefits, and a range of other services.
The Non-Insured Health Benefits Program is Health Canada’s national, medically necessary health benefit program that provides coverage for benefit claims for a specified range of drugs, dental care, vision care, medical supplies and equipment, short-term crisis intervention mental health counseling and medical transportation for eligible First Nations and Inuit people.

The At Home Program assists parents with some of the extraordinary costs of caring for a child with severe disabilities at home through a range of health supports and services.

In the province of Prince Edward Island, the following agencies may assist eligible applicants with funding for the purchase of a Motion Composites wheelchair. Please contact the agencies directly for more information.

The Disability Support Program (DSP) of P.E.I. was developed to assist with personal planning and to help meet the needs related to an individual’s disability. Supports are provided in three main areas: child disability supports, adult disability supports, and employment and vocational supports.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Canada may provide financial support to assist with funding medical equipment.

The Non-Insured Health Benefits Program is Health Canada’s national, medically necessary health benefit program that provides coverage for benefit claims for a specified range of drugs, dental care, vision care, medical supplies and equipment, short-term crisis intervention mental health counseling and medical transportation for eligible First Nations and Inuit people.

In the province of Manitoba, the following agencies may assist eligible applicants with funding for the purchase of a Motion Composites wheelchair. Please contact the agencies directly for more information.

Working with its partners, the Worker’s Compensation Board of Manitoba promotes safe and healthy workplaces, facilitates recovery and return to work, provides compassionate and supportive compensation services for workers and employers, and ensures responsible financial stewardship.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Canada may provide financial support to assist with funding medical equipment.

The Non-Insured Health Benefits Program is Health Canada’s national, medically necessary health benefit program that provides coverage for benefit claims for a specified range of drugs, dental care, vision care, medical supplies and equipment, short-term crisis intervention mental health counseling and medical transportation for eligible First Nations and Inuit people.

In the province of New Brunswick, the following agencies may assist eligible applicants with funding for the purchase of a Motion Composites wheelchair. Please contact the agencies directly for more information.

The Health Services Wheelchair/Seating Program through the Ministry of Social Development assists clients with coverage for specific wheelchair and seating-related benefits which are not covered by other agencies or private health insurance plans. Equipment may be provided from the Recycling Program, or provided new when recycled equipment is not available.

WorkSafeNB administers no-fault workplace accident and disability insurance for employers and their workers, funded solely through employer assessments.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Canada may provide financial support to assist with funding medical equipment.

The Non-Insured Health Benefits Program is Health Canada’s national, medically necessary health benefit program that provides coverage for benefit claims for a specified range of drugs, dental care, vision care, medical supplies and equipment, short-term crisis intervention mental health counseling and medical transportation for eligible First Nations and Inuit people.

In the province of Nova Scotia, the following agencies may assist eligible applicants with funding for the purchase of a Motion Composites wheelchair. Please contact the agencies directly for more information.

The Nova Scotia Red Cross operates equipment programs tailored to the specific needs of communities in Nova Scotia. Wheelchair funding is restricted to users who reside in long-term care facilities.

Easter Seals Nova Scotia, in partnership with the Nova Scotia Department of Community Services, may assist uninsured Nova Scotians younger than 65 (and who meet program criteria) to obtain a wheelchair based on a medical prescription from a healthcare professional.

The Nova Scotia Worker’s Compensation Board provides workplace injury insurance to those who are injured or become ill because of their job.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Canada may provide financial support to assist with funding medical equipment.

The Non-Insured Health Benefits Program is Health Canada’s national, medically necessary health benefit program that provides coverage for benefit claims for a specified range of drugs, dental care, vision care, medical supplies and equipment, short-term crisis intervention mental health counseling and medical transportation for eligible First Nations and Inuit people.

Ontario Assistive Devices Program—Useful Links
ADP Website
ADP Mobility Devices Manual

Other funding options:
In the province of Ontario, the following agencies may assist eligible applicants with funding for the purchase of a Motion Composites wheelchair. Please contact the agencies directly for more information.

The Ontario March of Dimes Assistive Devices Program can help adults buy, repair and maintain a wide variety of mobility or assistive equipment, including wheelchairs.

The Ontario Disability Support Program can help with some of the costs that are not covered by the Assistive Devices Program.

The Workers Safety and Insurance Board of Ontario offers workers the care and support they are entitled to if they are ever injured or become ill at work, including disability coverage.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Canada may provide financial support to assist with funding medical equipment.

The Non-Insured Health Benefits Program is Health Canada’s national, medically necessary health benefit program that provides coverage for benefit claims for a specified range of drugs, dental care, vision care, medical supplies and equipment, short-term crisis intervention mental health counseling and medical transportation for eligible First Nations and Inuit people.

The Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities Program  helps parents with some of the extra costs of caring for a child with a severe disability.

The Easter Seals Ontario Program assists eligible families with funding for certain medical equipment for children.

In the province of Saskatchewan, the following agencies may assist eligible applicants with funding for the purchase of a Motion Composites wheelchair. Please contact the agencies directly for more information.

The Saskatchewan Worker’s Compensation Board protects registered employers from lawsuits when a workplace injury happens and provides guaranteed benefits and programs to injured workers in industries covered by the Act.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Canada may provide financial support to assist with funding medical equipment.

The Non-Insured Health Benefits Program is Health Canada’s national, medically necessary health benefit program that provides coverage for benefit claims for a specified range of drugs, dental care, vision care, medical supplies and equipment, short-term crisis intervention mental health counseling and medical transportation for eligible First Nations and Inuit people.

In the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, the following agencies may assist eligible applicants with funding for the purchase of a Motion Composites wheelchair. Please contact the agencies directly for more information.

The Special Assistance Program is a provincial program which provides basic medical supplies and equipment to assist with activities of daily living for individuals living in the community who meet the eligibility criteria for the program. Benefits of the program include equipment such as wheelchairs.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Canada may provide financial support to assist with funding medical equipment.

The Non-Insured Health Benefits Program is Health Canada’s national, medically necessary health benefit program that provides coverage for benefit claims for a specified range of drugs, dental care, vision care, medical supplies and equipment, short-term crisis intervention mental health counseling and medical transportation for eligible First Nations and Inuit people.