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Fraser Health Home Oxygen Program
Home oxygen funding and support for eligible clients
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- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Fraser Health provides home oxygen funding for eligible clients based on medical and non-medical criteria. The program supports oxygen therapy applications, assessments, and ongoing use of oxygen equipment for approved clients.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible candidates
- Location
- British Columbia
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals living in the Fraser Health area
- British Columbia residents with MSP coverage
- Patients needing long-term oxygen therapy
Who is not eligible
- Applicants covered by VAC, WCB, ICBC, NIHB, or RCMP for home oxygen
- People not living in the Fraser Health area
- People without valid B.C. MSP coverage
Eligible expenses
- Home oxygen therapy funding
- Oxygen equipment and related oxygen system costs
- Respiratory therapy services and education
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Travel outside Canada
- Travel outside British Columbia for more than three months
- Outpatient use from a hospital
- Use of nebulizers
- Non-compliance, misuse, or safety offences
Eligible geographic areas
- Fraser Health area
- British Columbia
Activities funded
- Provision of home oxygen therapy
- In-home respiratory assessment and education
- Ongoing monitoring of oxygen use
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application
- Your doctor or nurse practitioner completes the Home Oxygen Program application.
- An oxygen prescription and clinical evidence must be included.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Fax the completed application to Community Respiratory Services.
- For some referrals, send the application to the identified oxygen supplier as instructed.
- Step 3: Review and decision
- A physician leader/respirologist reviews the application.
- You are notified once a decision is made.
- Step 4: If approved
- An authorized oxygen provider arranges delivery and instructions.
- A respiratory therapist completes a home assessment and follow-up.
Documents Needed
- Completed Home Oxygen Program application form
- Oxygen prescription
- Clinical evidence of hypoxemia
- Physician or nurse practitioner signature
Selection criteria
- Medical oxygen levels compared with qualifying standards.
- Demonstrated chronic hypoxemia at rest, on exertion, or at night.
- Compliance with medical and safety requirements.
- Residency and MSP coverage status.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a physician leader/respirologist.
- Review is done weekly after submission.
- Applicants, physicians, and oxygen suppliers are notified of the decision.
- If approved, an authorized oxygen provider arranges delivery and instructions.
- A respiratory therapist completes an in-home assessment and ongoing follow-up may continue.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed weekly by a physician leader/respirologist.
- Approved applicants receive ongoing respiratory assessments and oxygen titration.
- The program may discontinue funding if oxygen levels improve beyond qualifying standards.
- Applicants may receive written notification if funding is rejected or discontinued.
Contacts
Official sources
Program guide
Home Oxygen TherapyApplication form
HOME Oxygen Program Application
Frequently Asked Questions about the Fraser Health Home Oxygen Program Program
What is the Fraser Health Home Oxygen Program?
Fraser Health provides home oxygen funding for eligible clients based on medical and non-medical criteria. The program supports oxygen therapy applications, assessments, and ongoing use of oxygen equipment for approved clients.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Fraser Health Home Oxygen Program program?
To be eligible for the Fraser Health Home Oxygen Program program, you must:
BC resident with MSP coverage
Fraser Health resident
Medical need for long-term oxygen
What expenses are eligible under Fraser Health Home Oxygen Program?
Home oxygen therapy funding
Oxygen equipment and related oxygen system costs
Respiratory therapy services and education
Who can I contact for more information about the Fraser Health Home Oxygen Program?
You can contact Fraser Health or by phone at 604-514-6106.
Where is the Fraser Health Home Oxygen Program available?
The Fraser Health Home Oxygen Program program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Fraser Health Home Oxygen Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Fraser Health Home Oxygen Program is a Grant and Funding