Extended Medical Therapies
Essential extended medical therapies consisting of acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, naturopathy, podiatry and physical therapy may be provided to specific recipients who are eligible for general health supplements. A medical practitioner or nurse practitioner must confirm an acute need and there must be no other resources available.
This supplement is available under the Employment and Assistance Regulation and Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Regulation.
Medical Services Plan (MSP) premium assistance covers extended medical therapies to a combined limit of up to 10 visits per calendar year for recipients of income assistance or disability assistance.
This supplement is available under the Employment and Assistance Regulation and Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Regulation.
Medical Services Plan (MSP) premium assistance covers extended medical therapies to a combined limit of up to 10 visits per calendar year for recipients of income assistance or disability assistance.
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Disabilities
Acquired Brain Injury, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behaviour Disorders and Conditions (ie. ADHD), Blind / Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deaf / Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, Down Syndrome , Dual Diagnosis, Epilepsy / Seizure Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Spectrum Disorders , Intellectual / Developmental Disability, Learning Disorder / Disability, Mental Health , Neuromuscular Disorders, Other / I don't know, Paraplegia / Quadriplegia, Physical Disability / Mobility Impairment, Schizophrenia , Speech Impairment / Social / Communication Disorders, Spina Bifida, Substance Use/Addiction
Age
15-99
Eligibility
N/A
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