provincial benefits
Loopholes Tagged "provincial benefits"
Plain-English guides to Canadian legal rights and workarounds related to provincial benefits.
Assistive Devices Program — Provincial Funding for Wheelchairs, Hearing Aids, and Medical Equipment
Provincial assistive device programs fund 75–100% of the cost of wheelchairs, hearing aids, prosthetics, communication devices, and other equipment for Canadians with long-term physical disabilities — but require an application and authorized prescriber.
Provincial Drug Coverage — Check Whether You Qualify for Free or Subsidized Prescription Drugs
Every province has a public drug benefit program that covers all or part of prescription drug costs for eligible residents — many people who qualify never enroll because they assume workplace insurance is their only option.
Provincial Seniors Supplements — Additional Low-Income Senior Benefits Beyond GIS
Most provinces offer a seniors supplement on top of federal GIS for low-income seniors — these provincial benefits are often unclaimed because they require a separate application from federal benefits.