Medical Equipment - Orthoses
The least expensive, appropriate orthoses may be provided to eligible clients to meet a medically essential need. There must be no other resources available to the client to provide the item requested.
Orthoses are items that are applied externally to the limb or body to provide support, protection or replacement of lost function. They are also commonly known as an orthosis, orthotic, brace, or splint.
By regulation, orthoses include only the following items:
- a custom-made foot orthotic
- an off-the-shelf foot orthotic
- custom-made footwear
- off-the-shelf orthopaedic footwear
- off-the-shelf footwear
- a permanent modification to footwear
- an ankle brace
- an ankle-foot orthosis
- a knee-ankle-foot orthosis
- a knee brace
- a hip brace
- an upper extremity brace
- a cranial helmet
- a torso or spine brace
- a foot abduction orthosis
- a toe orthosis
- orthosis accessories and supplies
- an Aircast/walking boot
Orthoses are items that are applied externally to the limb or body to provide support, protection or replacement of lost function. They are also commonly known as an orthosis, orthotic, brace, or splint.
By regulation, orthoses include only the following items:
- a custom-made foot orthotic
- an off-the-shelf foot orthotic
- custom-made footwear
- off-the-shelf orthopaedic footwear
- off-the-shelf footwear
- a permanent modification to footwear
- an ankle brace
- an ankle-foot orthosis
- a knee-ankle-foot orthosis
- a knee brace
- a hip brace
- an upper extremity brace
- a cranial helmet
- a torso or spine brace
- a foot abduction orthosis
- a toe orthosis
- orthosis accessories and supplies
- an Aircast/walking boot
Details
Disabilities
Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome , Dual Diagnosis, Intellectual / Developmental Disability, Neuromuscular Disorders, Other / I don't know, Physical Disability / Mobility Impairment, Spina Bifida
Age
0-99
Eligibility
Orthoses are available to clients who are eligible for general health supplements. [For information on eligibility for general health supplements, see Related Links - Health Supplement Summary.] Clients living in Ministry of Health funded residential care facilities may also be considered.
A requested item must meet the following:
General Requirements for All Orthoses;
and
Specific Requirements for each Individual Type of Orthosis.
See website for further information
A requested item must meet the following:
General Requirements for All Orthoses;
and
Specific Requirements for each Individual Type of Orthosis.
See website for further information
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