Your Benefits for Medical Supplies & Devices
Your Medical Supplies & Devices coverage extends beyond the things that often come to mind first—like blood glucose monitors—to costly medical services and devices like wheelchairs.
Coverage Overview
Medical Equipment, Supplies, and Aids For Daily Living
What’s Included
Coverage
Includes specialized medical equipment and supplies such as:
- Bandages
- Bedpan
- Cane
- Catheterization supplies
- Commode
- Crutch(es)
- Custom braces, splints, and casts
- Decubitus supplies
- Hospital Bed
- IV stand
- Mattress
- Ostomy supplies (excluding gloves)
- Patient lift
- Sitz bath
- Stand (upright positioner)
- Trapeze/Transfer Pole
- Urethral/urinary control device and supplies
- Urinal
GreenShield’s prior approval is required before you incur these expenses. GreenShield will determine whether equipment and devices will be covered for purchase, rental, or repair. See Predetermination for more information.
Many of these medical supplies and equipment may be eligible to claim under the provincial Assistive Devices Program (ADP) for those who qualify. Be sure to check your eligibility to take advantage of this additional coverage.
If you are eligible for the Assistive Devices Program, GreenShield will require you to submit your claim there first.
Does not include:
- Toilet seat (raised)
- Toilet seat (raised) – rental
- Versa frame
- Stairlift
- Repair of miscellaneous aids for daily living
Mobility Aids
What’s Included
Coverage
Items such as:
- Scooter, electric, or modification or repair
- Wheelchair, electric, or modification, repair, or rental
- Wheelchair, standard manual, or modification, transport, or repair
- Wheelchair accessories, manual; or cushion, cushion rental, postural seating insert, or postural seating insert modification or repair
GreenShield’s prior approval is required before you incur these expenses. GreenShield will determine whether equipment and devices will be covered for purchase, rental, or repair.
See Predetermination for more information.
Does not include:
- Geriatric chair, or modification/repair
- Electric wheelchair/scooter replacement batteries*
*batteries are only eligible with initial purchase
Compression Stockings
What’s Included
Coverage
Compression stockings, such as:
- Knee length, 15-mmHg and over
- Thigh/Full, 15 mmHg and over
- Custom, any length
6 pairs every calendar year Compression garments may be eligible under the ADP.
Does not include:
- Footless, any length
- Stocking aid
Diabetic Appliances
What’s Included
Coverage
Diabetic equipment such as:
- Insulin infusion pump
- Blood glucose meter
- Auto Injector
Please visit Prescription Drugs for more information on Diabetic Drug Supplies.
GreenShield’s prior approval is required before you purchase these devices. Maximum for insulin infusion pump: $500 per calendar year Insulin pumps and other diabetic supplies may be eligible under the provincial Assistive Devices Program (ADP). Be sure to check your eligibility to take advantage of this additional coverage. If you are eligible for the Assistive Devices Program, GreenShield will require you to submit your claim there first.
Cancer Care
What’s Included
Coverage
Mastectomy Bra
6 per calendar year
Wigs after radiation or chemotherapy
$500 lifetime maximum
Medical Alert Bracelet
What’s Included
Coverage
Medical Alert Bracelet
Covered with Trustee Approval to a maximum of $150.00. Please email your receipt with your approval request to UA Local 67 Benefits.
Assistive Devices Program (ADP)
If you require a medical device, you may qualify for benefits through the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s Assistive Devices Program (ADP).
For more information on how to qualify, apply, and find a vendor for these types of equipment and supplies, please visit the Assistive Devices Program page.
Please note that ADP is the primary payor for eligible assistive devices, and GreenShield acts as the secondary payer. In these cases, GreenShield will only approve claims that have also been approved by ADP. However, a denied claim may still be eligible as an expense under your Health Care Spending Account (HCSA). GreenShield will require you to apply for ADP for eligible claims.
Have Any Questions?
If you have any questions about your coverage, refer to your Benefits Booklet, or if you need assistance, our team is here to help.