Alberta Medical Equipment Funding Sources
Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP)
RAMP was formerly called the Home Adaptation Program (HAP). Applicants who have received HAP may not be eligible for RAMP.
A RAMP grant for up to $5,000 is available to modify homes for eligible wheelchair users. The applicant must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada and the application must be for the applicant's principle residence in Alberta. The total gross adjusted household income for the prior year must not exceed $34,900. Deductions for a spouse ($4,000) and each dependent child ($300) are allowed.
Grants are for permanent wheelchair modifications that facilitate access into or movement within a home by the wheelchair user. Only one (1) wheelchair user per household may apply for assistance. If the principal residence is a rental unit, the landlord is required to approve the modification by completing the Landlord Tenant Agreement form. Applicants are encouraged to apply for the grant prior to the start of the project.
If the grant is approved, the applicant is required to complete the work and provide the original paid invoices to the Department within 104 calendar days after the date on the grant approval letter.
Eligible wheelchair modifications:
- Significantly contribute to the safety and security of the wheelchair user;
- Facilitate access by the wheelchair user to the principal residence;
- Facilitate movement by the wheelchair user within the principal residence; and,
- Improve the liveability of the principal residence that would otherwise be restrictive to the wheelchair user.
Residential Access Modification Program Contact:
Edmonton direct line: 427-5760 or to call toll free: 310-0000 then dial 780-427-5760
Please submit any comments about RAMP to RAMP@gov.ab.ca.
For more information and application forms click here.
Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL)
The Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) program has limited funds available for basic power wheelchairs. Many private insurance plans will also provide partial or full funding for power mobility. Service clubs and community organizations are often willing to raise money for power wheelchairs.
Eligibility Criteria
You may be eligible for benefits through Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) if you:
- are an Alberta resident,
- have a valid Alberta Personal Health Card, and
- require assistance because of a long-term disability, chronic illness or terminal illness. Long-term and chronic are defined as being six months or longer.
Each benefit has specific eligibility criteria that must be met.
You may not be eligible for AADL benefits if you are eligible to receive comparable benefits from another source, including:
- Veterans Affairs (if you are a veteran who needs help because of a medical condition you got during active duty)
- Workers' Compensation Board
- Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Directorate, First Nations and Inuit Branch, Health Canada. People who have treaty status on or off a reserve receive assistance from NIHB with their medical equipment and supplies.
- a private insurance plan
Benefits provided through AADL include:
- Bathing and toileting equipment
- Hospital beds and accessories
- Patient lifters
- Specialized seating devices
- Walkers and walking aids
- Wheelchair cushions and accessories
- Wheelchairs - manual and power
For more information on the Alberta Aids to Daily Living Program please click here.
For More Canadian Funding Options Visit: http://wheelchair.ca/canfund.php
