Jurisdiction
- Yukon
Type of Program
- Government Program
Type of Assistive Technology
- Mobility
- Sensory (e.g. vision, hearing, etc.)
- Other
Eligibility
* age ranges tend to vary depending on program
- Older Adults (65 and over)*
- Must be registered with the Yukon Health Care Insurance Plan
- Yukon resident with no more than 183 days per year absent from Yukon
- Must be at least 65 years of age, or aged 60 and married to a living Yukon resident who is at least 65 years of age
What Devices are Covered?
- Walking aids
- Manual wheelchairs
- Bathroom aids: commodes
- Prosthetics: limbs and eyes
- Hearing aids (batteries are not covered)
What Services are Available?
- Financial coverage of equipment, with benefits from partial to 100%
- Repair and adjustment of hearing aids (12 month warranty)
Procedure for Getting Access
- Providers and authorizers not specified on the website, but devices must be recommended by a qualified medical specialist
- Assessment for some devices is through an OT or PT
Url to Program Website