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Ostomy / incontinence program
Financial support for ostomy appliances
Last Update: May 13, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
This program provides financial assistance for the purchase or replacement of ostomy appliances for people with a permanent or temporary stoma. It offers a fixed annual amount for eligible supplies, with specific payment rules depending on whether the stoma is permanent or temporary.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Purchase of ostomy appliances.
- Replacement of ostomy appliances.
Documents Needed
- Completed registration form
- Health insurance card number
- Information about the stoma and surgery
- Details about the person who performed the procedure
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- People in Quebec with a valid health insurance card.
- Individuals with a permanent or temporary colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy.
Who is not eligible
- People without the required medical assistance coverage
- Applicants seeking supplies not directly related to ostomy, catheter, or incontinence care
- Clients who do not meet the program’s specific care conditions
Eligible expenses
- Ostomy bags and related products
- Replacement of ostomy appliances
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- General patient care gloves and sterile gloves
- Over-the-counter intestinal medicines and prescription medicines
- General moisturizers and skin products not directly related to care
- Wound dressings unrelated to stoma sites
- Products not directly linked to ostomy, catheter, or incontinence care
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Direct link to the client’s medical need.
- Most cost-effective product option.
- Medical justification for brand-name or higher-quantity requests.
- Compliance with monthly quantity limits.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the online form
- Use the online form for a first registration or when a temporary stoma becomes permanent.
- Step 2: Submit the request
- Submit the application through the RAMQ online service.
- Step 3: Receive payment
- After registration, the amount is paid automatically.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are processed within 50 business days on average.
- If the application is incomplete, the RAMQ will contact the applicant.
- If approved, payment is sent automatically by direct deposit or cheque.
- If refused, the decision is sent to the address in the applicant’s file.
- Applications may be reviewed again to verify the information provided.
Additional information
- Approvals are reviewed at least once a year.
- Some products require medical justification.
- Brand-name products are considered only when most cost-effective or when no generic is available.
- Approved products must be collected within 30 days.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ostomy / incontinence program Program
What is the Ostomy / incontinence program?
This program provides financial assistance for the purchase or replacement of ostomy appliances for people with a permanent or temporary stoma. It offers a fixed annual amount for eligible supplies, with specific payment rules depending on whether the stoma is permanent or temporary.
Who is eligible for the Ostomy / incontinence program program?
To be eligible for the Ostomy / incontinence program program, you must:
Valid health insurance card
Permanent or temporary stoma
Personal ostomy care
What expenses are eligible under Ostomy / incontinence program?
Purchase of ostomy appliances.
Replacement of ostomy appliances.
Who can I contact for more information about the Ostomy / incontinence program?
You can contact Government of New Brunswick by email at sd-ds@gnb.ca or by phone at 506-453-2001.
Where is the Ostomy / incontinence program available?
The Ostomy / incontinence program program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the Ostomy / incontinence program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ostomy / incontinence program is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Ostomy / incontinence program?
Ostomy / incontinence program is funded by Government of New Brunswick, Government of Québec