Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL)

• Clinical assessment form
• Client Consent form
• Relevant prescription, if required
• Product-specific assessment or eligibility summary form, if required
• Supporting documentation for prior approval or quantity review, if required

Who is eligible?

• Albertans with long-term disabilities
• Albertans with chronic illness
• Albertans with terminal illness
• Clients needing medical equipment or supplies through AADL

Who is not eligible

• People already covered for comparable benefits by Workers' Compensation Board
• Veterans covered by Veterans Affairs for the same condition
• Clients covered by NIHB for the same benefit
• People with private insurance covering the full cost of the benefit

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Medical equipment or supplies bought before assessment and authorization
• Benefits covered by private insurance or other comparable programs
• Items not funded by the program, such as eyeglasses, dental care, dentures, prescription drugs, and foot orthotics
• Upgrades, options, or repair costs above the AADL maximums
• Privately owned equipment repairs or parts, where not covered

Eligible geographic areas

• Alberta

• Clinical need and assessed eligibility
• Fit with the approved benefit category
• Quantity and frequency limits
• Prior approval, where required

• Step 1: Connect with an authorizer or specialty assessor
  • Arrange a clinical assessment.
  • Determine the benefit category and required product.
• Step 2: Complete assessment and authorization
  • Submit the required forms and supporting information.
  • Receive funding authorization if approved.
• Step 3: Purchase from an approved vendor
  • Choose an approved vendor from the AADL list.
  • Obtain the benefit and pay any applicable client share or upgrade costs.

• Applications are reviewed for eligibility and completeness.
• Some requests require prior approval by AADL.
• Applicants and clients are notified of decisions through the process.
• Funding is issued through approved vendors after authorization.
• Claims and requests may be audited or reviewed by AADL or Alberta Blue Cross.

• Clients must first be assessed and authorized before purchasing benefits.
• Approved vendors are used to supply funded equipment and supplies.
• Some equipment is recycled and must be returned when no longer needed.
• Section-specific manuals and approved product lists apply to each benefit area.