Alberta · Health & equipment
Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL)
Helps pay for equipment and supplies you need for a long-term illness, disability or condition — wheelchairs, hearing aids, breathing supplies and much more.
What it is
A provincial program that funds basic medical equipment and supplies for Albertans with a long-term disability, chronic illness or terminal illness — mobility aids, hearing aids, vision aids, breathing equipment, diabetic and ostomy supplies, and more.
Who it is for
Covers a huge range of devices. You usually pay 25% (capped per year), and low-income households can have that waived.
Amount or value
Funding for medical equipment & supplies (you pay a small share)
How to apply
- See an AADL-authorized health professional (e.g. an OT, audiologist, or specialist) who assesses what you need.
- They complete the authorization for the specific equipment.
- Get the item from an approved vendor; AADL covers its share directly.
What you may need
- Alberta Health Care (personal health) number
- An assessment from an authorized professional for the specific item
Practical tips
- You don't apply to a general office — you go through an authorizer (often an OT, physio, or audiologist). Ask your doctor for a referral.
- The 25% cost-share is capped each year, and can be waived entirely for low-income households or those on AISH.
Timing
Depends on the assessment and vendor.
Phone
AADL: 780-427-0731 (toll-free via 310-0000)