If you have private health insurance you may have coverage for mobility aids. Some insurance companies can even direct bill, while others require a receipt for reimbursement. Coverage differs based on your provider and plan. Contact your health insurance provider for more information.

If you have a diagnosed medical condition or disability and are able to show that it is related to your service, you may be able to quality for disability benefits.

To learn more or see if you are eligible, click here.

Income Tax

Certain eligible medical expenses can be claimed on your income tax such as bathroom aids, crutches, disposable briefs, platform or stair lifts, vehicle lifts, scooters, walking aids, and wheelchairs.

To learn more and see how to claim, click here.

Federal Excise Gasoline Tax Refund Program

“If you have a permanent mobility impairment and cannot safely use public transportation, you can ask for a refund of part of the federal excise tax on the gasoline you buy. A qualified medical practitioner must certify the impairment.”

To learn more, click here.

GST Specially Equipped Motor Vehicle Rebate

“If you paid GST/HST on the purchase of a qualifying motor vehicle, a modification service performed on your motor vehicle, the importation of a qualifying motor vehicle, or the bringing in of a qualifying motor vehicle into a participating province from a non-participating province” you may be eligible to receive a rebate.

To view the form, click here.

“Easter Seals is Canada’s largest local provider of programs, services, and issues-leadership and development for the disability community.” Easter Seals offers different programs and financial services depending on the province you live in. Funding for equipment includes: platform lifts, stairlifts, mobility scooters and powerchairs, lift chairs, and ramps.

To learn more by visiting the Easter Seals website for your province, click here.

“Muscular Dystrophy Canada provides Programs and Services, Research and Advocacy to support people affected by neuromuscular disorders.” Their Equipment Program provides funding for platform lifts, stairlifts, ramps, bathroom aids, powered mobility aids, wheelchairs, walkers and rollators, and batteries.

To view more information and learn if you are eligible, click here.

“March of Dimes Canada is a leading national charity committed to championing equity, empowering ability, and creating real change that will help the more than six million people living with disabilities across the country unlock the richness of their lives.” They provide financial aid for accessible modifications including home and vehicles as well as powered and non-powered mobility devices.

To learn more or see if you are eligible, click here.

The MS Canada “Quality of Life Equipment Grants provide financial assistance to those requiring support with the purchase of mobility equipment and safety devices.” You can receive up to $1000/year towards bathroom aids, equipment repairs, mobility aids, transferring aids, and vehicle modifications.

To learn more and apply, click here.

“The Back to Ag Program is a funding project focused on supporting the cost of adaptive technology for farmers that have experienced a traumatic injury. The Back to Ag Program is funded by FCC and delivered in partnership with CASA and the Rick Hanson Foundation.” Grants are available up to $10,000 and help pay for ramps, platform lifts, wheelchairs, and hand controls.

To learn more and apply, click here.

NOVA’s Ralph Braun Grant Program “is directed to individuals with disabilities who have secured the majority of the money needed to fund vehicle modification products and just need some additional help to reach their goal. The Ralph Braun Grant Program is designed to bridge the funding gap that prevents people in need of mobility products from achieving their mobility goals.” You can apply for up to $5000 that can be used towards the purchase of essential mobility equipment such as vehicle conversion, wheelchair/scooter lifts, and driving aids.

To learn more and apply, click here.

You may be eligible to receive money via manufacturer rebates towards mobility aids or adaptive driving equipment depending on your vehicle. Often certain conditions do have to be met to qualify and a doctor’s note or government issued certificate may be required.

Contact a local dealership to find out more.

This BC charity provides support to children with disabilities and their families. They offer child equipment grants that cover manual and powered wheelchairs, standing walkers, ramps, and van conversions. You can receive up to $4000 per year, except for van conversions which is up to $7500.

To learn more and see if you may be eligible, click here.