Monthly Nutritional Supplement
About this resource
A monthly nutritional supplement is provided to recipients eligible for the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) designation who are in receipt of disability assistance and who have a severe medical condition causing a chronic, progressive deterioration of health with symptoms of wasting. This supplement is intended to prevent imminent danger to the person's life by providing essential, specified items to supplement regular nutritional needs.
An MNS may consist of one or both of the following:
-additional nutritional items (to supplement a regular diet)
-vitamins and minerals
An MNS may consist of one or both of the following:
-additional nutritional items (to supplement a regular diet)
-vitamins and minerals
Details
Resource type
Adult Medical, Adult Medical Benefits, Diet, Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation, Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation
Disabilities
Acquired Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Dual Diagnosis, Epilepsy / Seizure Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Spectrum Disorders , Intellectual / Developmental Disability, Mental Health , Neuromuscular Disorders, Other / I don't know, Substance Use/Addiction
Age
19-99
Eligibility
See website.
Location
Regions
Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, Fraser North, Fraser South, Fraser Valley, Greater Vancouver, Kootenays, North East, North West, Sunshine Coast / Squamish-Lillooet, Thompson Okanagan, Vancouver Island Central, Vancouver Island North, Vancouver Island South
Cities
Brentwood Bay, Chemainus, Cobble Hill, Colwood, Cowichan Bay, Crofton, Duncan, Esquimalt, Galiano Island, Honeymoon Bay, Ladysmith, Lake Cowichan, Langford, Mayne Island, Metchosin, Mill Bay , North Saanich, Pender Island, Port Renfrew, Saanich, Saanichton, Salt Spring Island, Saturna Island, Shawnigan Lake, Sidney, Sooke, Swartz Bay, Thetis Island, Victoria, View Royal
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