Policy/Program Name
	Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL)
Jurisdiction
	Alberta
Agency Responsible for the Policy/Program
	Alberta Health & Wellness
Policy/Program Purpose
	AADL's mandate is to assist individuals who have a chronic disability or illness and those who are end stage palliative to receive authorized basic medical equipment and supplies for independent functioning in a home or home-like setting. NOTE: The AADL Program provides benefits to eligible clients of all ages, and is not restricted to seniors.
Benefits and Services
	Back & Hernia Supports, Bathing & Toileting Aids, Burnscar Garments, Compression Garments, Custom Made Footwear, Eye Prostheses, Graduated Pressure Stockings, Hearing Aids, Helmets & Wigs, Large Medical Equipment (i.e. patient lifts, commodes, beds, etc), Laryngectomy Supplies, Mastectomy Supplies, Medical Surgical Dressings, Orthotic Braces, Prosthetic Devices, Respiratory Therapy Equipment & Oxygen, Specialized Pediatric Equipment, Specialized Seating Equipment, Walking Aids, Wheelchairs, Wheelchair Accessories.
Contact Information
	Marjory Sutherland/Angeline Arseniuk/Karen Mahe Senior Team Leader/Team Leader/Policy/Program Administrator AADL Program, Alberta Health and Wellnes 2nd Floor, Seventh Street Plaza, South Tower, 10030 - 107 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3E4 Phone: (780)427-0731 TTY: n/a Fax: (780)422-0968 Email: www.health.gov.ab.ca
Year the Policy/Program was Implemented
	1980
Year the Policy/Program was Terminated
	n/a
Last Year that a Change Affected this Policy/Program
	1995
Hyperlink (Link to a Related Website)
	http://www.health.gov.ab.ca/services/seraadl.htm
Brief Description of the Policy Issue
	Maintain independent functioning The AADL Program provides benefit items to increase the independence of eligible seniors in a home or home-like setting.
Sectors the Policy/Program is Most Related To
	· Health
Relevant Authority for the Policy/Program
	Alberta Health & Wellness
Expected Outcomes for the Policy/Program
	To increase independent functioning in a home or home-like setting for clients who have a chronic disability or who are end stage palliative.
Year of Last Evaluation
	1999
Evaluation Available Upon Request
	· Yes
Target Group for this Policy/Program
	Program Eligibility:(a)Have long term disability or be palliative (b) Be a resident of Alberta (c) Have a valid Alberta PHN Benefit Eligibility: Each benefit area has specific eligibility criteria. NOTE: The AADL Program is a cost share program. Individuals requiring basic medical equipment and/or supplies.
Average Number of Beneficiaries who Received Benefits/Services in the Previous Year
	72,000
Average Number of Contacts in the Previous Year
	ERROR CONVERTING: n/a
Brief description of any factors that readers should consider
	There is AADL Program Eligibility and Individual AADL Benefit Eligibility Criteria. The AADL Program is a Cost Share Program.

Eligibility Criteria
Income Test Applied to Determine Eligibility for Benefits/Services
	· Based on family income
Year the Income Test is Based On
	· Prior year
Definition of Income Used in Test
	Based on adjusted taxable balance.
Maximum Amount of Annual Income for which Full Benefits/Services may be Obtained
	$12,620.00
Citizenship Required for Eligibility
	· Citizen · Landed immigrant · Refugee claimant
Minimum Length of Time Required to Establish Residency
	1yr
Minimum Length of Time Required to Maintain Residency
	For Full Benefit assistance - Landed immigrants, returning Canadian Citizens, and those persons with Minister's permit, who will reside in Alberta for
Other Eligibility Criteria
	Cost shareClients are requested to cost share 25% of benefit items to a maximum contribution of $500 per benefit year. Other exemptions are individuals who receive Alberta Widow's Pension, Alberta Health Premium Subsidization, on Supports for Independence through Social Assistance or on Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped.

Benefits and Services
Factors Considered in Setting Level of Financial Benefit
	n/a
Age at which Benefits are Terminated
	0.00
Services Provided
	Support garments, toileting aids, wheelchair accessories, walking aids, etc.
Places Where Services are Delivered
	· Community and/or seniors centres
Organizations that Deliver Services
	· Regional boards or commissions authorized by the Ministry/Department
This record was last reviewed:
2004-01-05