Assistive Devices Program (ADP) & ODSP Co-pay Coverage

Understanding ADP and ODSP Collaboration

The Assistive Devices Program (ADP) operated by the Ministry of Health pays 75% of the approved cost for custom medical equipment and mobility devices for Ontario residents.

For ODSP recipients, ODSP pays the remaining 25% patient share, meaning you receive essential mobility and medical devices with zero out-of-pocket costs!

Covered Equipment Categories

• Mobility Devices: Manual and power wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, rollators, and specialized seating systems.
• Hearing Devices: Hearing aids, FM systems, and cochlear implant replacement parts.
• Orthotics & Prosthetics: Custom braces, limb prostheses, and orthopedic footwear.
• Respiratory & Communication Devices: Oxygen equipment, CPAP machines, and speech augmentative communication aids.

Step-by-Step Approval Process

1. Assessment by Authorizer: Schedule an assessment with an ADP-registered health professional (physician, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, or audiologist).
2. Application Submission: The authorizer completes the ADP application form detailing the exact equipment prescription.
3. Caseworker Verification: Provide a copy of the ADP approval to your ODSP caseworker. ODSP issues payment directly to the vendor for the remaining 25% co-pay plus any approved assessment fees.
4. Batteries & Repairs: ODSP also covers ongoing battery replacements and repair costs for approved mobility devices!

Inform the equipment vendor up front that you are on ODSP. Vendors submit the 25% co-pay invoice directly to ODSP so you don’t have to pay up front.

Vendor Co-pay Advice