Provincial Programs

Programs for Persons with Disabilities: The Special Assistance Program

Provides medical equipment & supplies (such as dressings, catheters and incontinence supplies) to assist with activities of daily living for individuals living in the community who meet the criteria. The program is administered through the Department of Health & Community Services. Individuals should contact their regional health authority.

Special Child Welfare Allowance program

Helps with the cost of services/support to families with a child (under the age of eighteen years) who has a physical or intellectual disability living at home. The assistance is designed to enable families to purchase items and/or services which are necessary due to the child’s disability. The amount of monthly assistance for each family is determined through a financial needs test. Individuals should contact their regional health authority.

Contact Information - Health and Community Services (gov.nl.ca)

Those receiving income support through the Department of Advanced Education and Skills – Income Support can be eligible for health related services including medical supplies.

https://www.gov.nl.ca/aesl/income-support/

Workers Compensation

WHSCC (Workplace Health Safety & Compensation Commission of NFLD & Labrador)

The WHSCC will pay for treatments, devices and accessories prescribed by licensed health care providers, as long as the treatment, device or accessory, is necessary in the opinion of the Commission.

If you were injured at work and as a result need to use catheters for bladder management, your WHSCC caseworker needs to approve your doctor prescription for catheters.

There may be a better catheter option for you.

1. Ask for samples of SpeediCath® catheters*. Simply click here "Free SpeediCath® Samples" on this page.

2. Talk to your doctor - ask for a prescription for SpeediCath® catheters. SpeediCath® catheters are single use only so the prescription should be for the number of times you need to catheterize daily, typically 4-5 catheters per day (one for every time you need to empty your bladder).

3. Ask your doctor to complete and sign the Coloplast Intermittent Catheter Letter of Recommendation. Simply click on the letter on this page, download the letter and send it to your doctor. This letter outlines the issue(s) you are having and why you need to use SpeediCath®.

4. Submit the prescription and Support letter to your WHSCC case manager for approval.

5. Once approved, ask your supplier to bill WHSCC directly.

*Limitations apply

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Auto Insurance

If you sustained a catastrophic injury due to an auto accident, you may qualify for catheter coverage.

Settlements / lump sum payouts can take many years. During that time, the insurance company covers catheters as recommended by the physician and is dependent on individual adjustor approval. The client usually receives a report at time of settlement itemizing products and services currently being covered and their associated annual costs - it is up to client to manage the settlement amount and associated expenses for their lifetime. The insurance company will no longer be involved once the client settles.

It is important that you are using the best catheter option for you.

1. Ask for samples of SpeediCath® catheters*. Simply click here "Free SpeediCath® Samples" to order.

2. Talk to your doctor - ask for a prescription for SpeediCath® catheters. SpeediCath® catheters are single use only so the prescription should be for the number of times you need to catheterize daily, typically 4-5 catheters per day (one for every time you need to empty your bladder).

3. Ask your doctor to complete and sign the Coloplast Intermittent Catheter Letter of Recommendation. Simply click on the letter on this page, download the letter and send it to your doctor. This letter outlines the issue(s) you are having and why you need to use SpeediCath®.

4. Send SpeediCath® prescription and support letter to your auto insurance to request approval.

*Limitations apply

Municipal programs

Some municipalities offer their own health support programs or supporting services. Check with your local municipality to see if there are any additional support options available to you.