Ministry of Housing and Social Development BC Employment and Assistance Rate Tables
Health Supplements and Programs (Updated April 22, 2007)
| Supplement | Item | Maximum Amount |
| Medical Equipment |
Basic TENS unit |
$250 |
|
Dental |
Additional amount that children and adults
with the persons with disabilities designation who require
anaesthetic in a hospital or private facility may be eligible
for: |
$500 of basic dental treatment per calendar year (May 1/07) |
| Diet supplements |
Restricted sodium diet |
$10 per calendar month |
| Diabetes |
$35
per calendar month (April 1/07) |
| Kidney dialysis (when not eligible for kidney
dialysis service through Ministry of Health) |
$30 per calendar month |
| High protein diet |
$40 per calendar month, plus $30 towards the
purchase of a blender |
| Gluten-free diet |
$40 per calendar month |
| Dysphagia |
$40 per calendar month, plus $30 towards the
purchase of a blender |
| Cystic fibrosis |
$50 per calendar month |
| Medical transportation
supplement |
Travel allowance related to vehicle transportation |
$0.20 per kilometre |
| Allowance for exceptional cases where circumstances
warrant a meal allowance |
$4 per meal |
| Monthly Nutritional
Supplement |
Dietary items |
$165 per calendar month |
| Bottled water |
$20 per calendar month |
| Vitamins or minerals |
$40 per calendar month |
| Clients receiving less than this amount through
appeal awards under Schedule C may apply for the monthly nutritional
supplement |
$225 per calendar month |
| Natal supplement |
Single pregnancy or birth |
$45 per calendar month |
| Multiple pregnancy or birth |
$90 per calendar month |
| Optical services |
Eye exam provided by an optometrist |
$44.83 |
| Eye exam provided by an ophthalmologist |
$48.90 |
| Extended Medical Therapies |
Medical Services Plan rate for extensions to
acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, naturopathy, podiatry and physiotherapy services (April 22, 2008) |
$23 per visit |
| Supplement for alcohol and
drug treatment |
Per eligible recipient |
$500 per calendar year |
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