Health Supplements & Programs Rate Table

Last updated on August 2, 2023

Effective: August 1, 2023

The asterisk indicates the most recent rate table changes
Supplement Item Maximum Amount
Alternative hearing assistance supplement Per eligible client $100 per calendar month
Diet supplements Restricted sodium diet *$15 per calendar month
Diabetes *$60 per calendar month 
Kidney dialysis  *$50 per calendar month
High protein diet *$65 per calendar month, plus $50 towards the purchase of a blender
Gluten-free diet *$65 per calendar month
Dysphagia *$65 per calendar month, plus $50 towards the purchase of a blender
Ketogenic diet  *$65 per calendar month
Low Phenylalanine diet  *$65 per calendar month
Cystic fibrosis *$80 per calendar month
Medical transportation supplement and transportation to alcohol and drug treatment facility Mileage rate related to vehicle transportation *$0.36 per kilometre
Meal allowance *$8 per meal
Monthly Nutritional Supplement Dietary items *Up to $180 per calendar month 
Vitamins or minerals *Up to $45 per calendar month 
Clients receiving less than this amount through appeal awards under Schedule C may apply for the monthly nutritional supplement *$225 per calendar month
 
Natal supplement Single pregnancy or birth *$80 per calendar month
Multiple pregnancy or birth *$160 per calendar month
Optical services Eye exam provided by an optometrist $44.83
Eye exam provided by an ophthalmologist $48.90
Extended Medical Therapies Medical Services Plan rate for extensions to acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, naturopathy, podiatry and physiotherapy services $23 per visit
Supplement for alcohol and drug treatment Per eligible recipient $500 per calendar year

This webpage was last updated: August 1, 2023