What Does AADL Cover in Alberta?
AADL does not cover everything a customer wants. It covers approved basic equipment and supplies when they are medically necessary and authorized.
Common AADL benefit categories
- Walkers and walking aids
- Wheelchairs and accessories
- Bathing and toileting aids
- Compression garments
- Medical-surgical supplies
- Incontinence products
- Catheter supplies
- Ostomy supplies
- Homecare beds and accessories
- Patient lifts and transfer aids
The exact product, quantity, and funding rules depend on the AADL manual and product list for each category.
What AADL does not automatically cover
AADL is not a blank cheque. It may not cover upgraded models, luxury features, private purchases made before approval, or products that are not approved under the benefit category.
FAQ
Does AADL cover all medical equipment?
No. AADL covers approved basic equipment and supplies based on medical need and program rules. Upgrades and extra features are often not fully covered, so it helps to ask what is funded and what is private-pay before you decide.
Can I choose any vendor?
No. AADL-funded items must be supplied by an AADL-approved vendor. 1st AB Med Supplies is an approved vendor, so authorized clients can have eligible items supplied through the proper process.
Can 1st AB Med Supplies help?
Yes. If you already have authorization or need guidance on equipment options, our team can help you understand what products may fit your needs and how the cost-share works.
Have your authorization in hand?
Bring your AADL authorization to any of our five Edmonton locations and we will help you choose products that fit your approved category.
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