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Insurance & Funding in Alberta
Explore AADL, WCB-Alberta, NIHB and insurance options for prescribed sleep, oxygen and respiratory equipment in Alberta.
Alberta
Choose Your Coverage Path
Start with your equipment needs, then review the eligibility and approval requirements of the relevant program or insurance plan.
AADL Respiratory Benefits
Explore home oxygen, BPAP, portable suction and tracheostomy benefit information.
WCB-Alberta
Review equipment approval for care related to an accepted workplace injury or occupational illness.
NIHB
Find respiratory and oxygen benefit information for eligible First Nations and Inuit clients.
Insurance & Assistance
Review private insurance and assistance options for CPAP equipment, masks and supplies.
Confirm the appropriate funding route. Eligibility for comparable benefits through WCB, NIHB or another source can affect AADL eligibility. Ask your care team or program which route applies before arranging equipment.
AADL
Alberta Aids to Daily Living
AADL helps eligible Albertans access medical equipment and supplies following a professional assessment. Program eligibility and benefit-specific clinical criteria apply.
MedPro Respiratory Care is included in Alberta’s Home Oxygen and BPAP vendor list. Contact your Alberta clinic to confirm the current program route and arrangements for your equipment category.
Home Oxygen
AADL may fund prescribed home oxygen for eligible clients who meet its respiratory benefit criteria. Your clinical team can explain the assessment, medical information and prescription needed.
BPAP & Bilevel Equipment
Funding depends on the prescribed device, clinical eligibility and program authorization. Confirm the appropriate BPAP route with your assessment team.
Portable Suction Devices
AADL may fund portable suction equipment for eligible clients whose assessed clinical needs meet respiratory benefit criteria. Confirm authorization, the appropriate device and which supplies are included.
Tracheostomy Tubes & Eligible Supplies
AADL respiratory benefits include eligible tracheostomy tubes and selected related supplies. Coverage depends on assessed needs and the approved benefit; not every accessory or consumable is funded.
Respiratory Benefits & Your Costs
Approved AADL respiratory benefits have no cost-share requirement. Confirm whether each requested item is approved and ask about additional costs for upgrades or items outside the funded benefit.
Getting Started
How to Access AADL Benefits
1. Arrange an Assessment
An AADL-approved healthcare professional assesses your needs and helps establish the appropriate benefit. Ask your care team or clinic how to access the assessment.
2. Confirm Authorization
Complete the assessment and authorization process before purchasing equipment. AADL does not reimburse equipment or supplies bought before assessment and authorization.
3. Obtain Approved Equipment
Work with an approved vendor for your authorized equipment. Confirm the device, included supplies, service arrangements and any patient-paid items before the order is completed.
Workplace Injury & Occupational Illness
WCB-Alberta — Workers’ Compensation Board
Claim-Related Equipment
WCB-Alberta may fund medically necessary respiratory equipment and supplies related to an accepted workplace injury or occupational illness. WCB determines whether the requested support is related to the compensable condition.
Equipment, supplies and supplemental oxygen require approval before delivery arrangements are made.
Before Arranging Equipment
Contact your WCB claim representative about the recommended equipment. Ask what medical documentation and equipment quote are required, and confirm the approved supplier route.
Confirm WCB authorization before arranging the order. Your MedPro clinic can discuss equipment availability and the applicable service and billing process.
Federal Benefits
NIHB — Non-Insured Health Benefits
Respiratory & Oxygen Benefits
Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) is a federal program for eligible First Nations and Inuit clients.
Depending on benefit criteria, support may include CPAP/BPAP equipment, suction equipment and tracheostomy supplies. Home oxygen has a separate benefit list and approval requirements.
Confirm Your Benefit Requirements
Check client eligibility, the recognized prescriber and provider requirements, and the item being requested. Documentation, prior approval and replacement rules vary by benefit.
Confirm the requirements before arranging equipment. Contact your MedPro clinic about available products and NIHB service and billing arrangements.
CPAP Equipment
Insurance & Assistance Options
Your prescribed equipment and the rules of your insurer or assistance program determine the coverage available.
Private & Extended Health Insurance
Alberta Health Care Insurance does not cover CPAP equipment and accessories. Your private or extended health plan may provide benefits for eligible equipment.
Ask about the device, mask and replacement supplies separately. Confirm any approval needed before purchase, benefit limits, replacement timing and your share of the cost.
Assistance Programs
Alberta Health Services identifies programs that may help eligible patients with CPAP costs. Contact the relevant program or your caseworker about your circumstances and approval requirements.
MedPro can prepare an equipment quote and product details for a coverage review. Visit Financing to review payment options, or read Alberta Health Services’ CPAP buying guide for information about equipment and payment routes.
Local Support
Find a MedPro Team in Alberta
Contact your nearest clinic about equipment availability, AADL, WCB-Alberta, NIHB and insurance documentation. Confirm the service and billing arrangements for your equipment and program.
For a coverage enquiry, have your equipment type, prescription or referral, and insurer or funding-program details ready. The relevant program or insurer determines eligibility, authorization and funding.
Questions About Alberta Funding?
Talk With Your Local MedPro Team
Tell us your community, prescribed equipment and the name of your insurer or funding program. We can help you identify the appropriate next step.