Low-Income Financial Assistance

• The Region may provide coverage for the cost of adult day programs in Halton.
• Adult day programs offer structured, supervised activities in a community setting. They are for adults living at home with physical disabilities, frail health, Alzheimer’s Disease or related dementias.
• A referral from Home and Community Care Support Services is required (formerly operating under the name Local Health Integration Networks, or LHINs).
• The adult day program determines the number of days a resident is eligible to attend.
• For more information, including how to apply, visit the Community Programs for Older Adults page.

• Halton Region may provide coverage for baby layettes and following equipment:
  • car seat/booster (up to a maximum of $150 for car seat and $125 for booster)
  • crib (up to a maximum of $250)
  • breast pump*
  • other medically necessary supplies/equipment (must be prescribed)

* For the breast pump, the below supporting documentation is required:

• a letter from a health professional stating that you need a breast pump
• two cost estimates

• Halton Region may provide coverage for basic and essential bath aids, up to a maximum of $500 per item.
• An assessment and referral from an occupational therapist are required.
• Two cost estimates are required; the most cost-effective item will be approved.
• The following bathroom assistive device aids may be covered:
  • bath transfer bench
  • raised toilet seat
  • stationary commodes
  • grab bars
• Residents who reside in homes for special care, a hospital, or in long-term care facilities are not eligible.

• Halton Region may provide coverage for footwear when a resident requires custom shoes fitted from plaster cast due to severe foot deformities, up to a maximum of $2,000.
• An assessment and cost estimate are required. The assessment must be completed by one of the following medical professionals:
  • Podiatrist, D.P.M.
  • Chiropodist, D.Ch.
  • Pedorthist, C.Ped. (C)
  • Certified Orthotist, C.O. (C)
• Please visit your family doctor for a referral to one of the medical professionals listed. They will provide the assessments needed to complete your application.

• Halton residents between the ages of 18-64 may be eligible for emergency dental services.
• All dental work must be pre-approved.
• Your dentist must bill per the schedule of Dental Services and fees for Ontario Works Adults and provide an estimate to the Region.  
• Children under the age of 18 may be eligible for dental coverage through the Healthy Smiles program.
• Seniors aged 65 and older may be eligible for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program.

• Halton Region may provide coverage for eyeglasses.
• Residents must contact Halton Region to confirm eligibility and receive a vision care form before purchasing.
• Eyeglasses can only be purchased from an approved vendor:
  • 3 for 1 Appleby Opticals, 2180 Itabashi Way, Burlington (Google Maps link)
  • ICare Optical, 300 North Service Road West, Oakville (Google Maps link)
  • Akal Optical, 15 Martin Street, Milton (Google Maps link)
  • Family Optical, 280 Guelph Street, Georgetown (Google Maps link)
  • Acton Optical, 80 Mill Street East, Acton (Google Maps link)

• Halton Region may provide coverage for a hospital bed if it is necessary to prevent hospitalization.
• An assessment and referral from an occupational therapist are required.
• Two cost estimates are required; the most cost-effective item will be approved.
• Residents may be required to explore other funding options before coverage is approved.
• The following hospital beds and costs may be covered:
  • single bed, up to $3,000.
  • bariatric bed (weight must exceed 450 lbs), up to $3,600.

• Halton Region may provide coverage for mechanical, ceiling or Hoyer lifts.
• An assessment from an occupational therapist is required.
• Two cost estimates are required; the most cost-effective item will be approved.
• Requests are only considered if other funding options are not available.
• Ceiling lifts will only be considered for applicants that own their home. Applicants that live in group homes, agency homes and rental units will only be eligible for portable lifts.

• Halton Region may provide one-time coverage for residents that do not have drug coverage through an employer or other source, up to a maximum of $500.
• Coverage is only provided if the medication is covered under the Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary. Applicants must apply to the Trillium Drug Program (external link) for ongoing drug coverage.
• Medications that may be covered include:
  • medication covered by the Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary
  • EpiPens

• Halton Region may provide coverage for basic and essential medical equipment that are directly related to the health and safety of a resident.
• An assessment from an occupational therapist or another healthcare provider is required.
• Two cost estimates are required; the most cost-effective item will be approved.
• The following medical equipment may be covered:
  • 2-wheel walker
  • transport chair

• Halton Region may provide coverage for one pair of orthotics, up to a maximum of $350.
• An assessment and cost estimate are required.
• An assessment will only be accepted from the following medical professionals:
  • Podiatrist D.P.M.
  • Chiropodist D.Ch.
  • Pedorthist C.Ped. (C)
  • Certified Orthotist C.O. (C)
• Please visit your family doctor for a referral to one of the medical professionals listed. They will provide the assessments needed to complete your application.

• Halton Region may cover the initial charge for the transmitter, up to $400. Halton Region may also provide annual coverage for a battery, up to $60.
• The Project Lifesaver program helps protect family members who might wander or run away through the use of wearable technology.
• Visit the Project Lifesaver page to learn more about the program and apply.

• Halton Region may assist with the costs not covered by the Assistive Devices Program (external link).
• A hearing assessment and cost estimate are required.
• Halton Region does not provide coverage for batteries or other related equipment.

• Halton Region may assist with the costs not covered by the Assistive Devices Program (external link).
• An assessment from a chiropodist or podiatrist is required.
• The following mobility items may be covered:
  • wheelchairs (manual)
  • walkers (rollator)
  • scooters
• No assistance for mobility aids is available if Assistive Devices Program (external link) funding is not approved.

• Halton Region may assist with the costs not covered by the Assistive Devices Program (external link).
• Coverage requires a medical assessment and estimate approved by the Assistive Devices Program (external link).
• Additional items not covered by the Assistive Devices Program (external link), such as stump socks, will be considered for coverage on a case-by-case basis.

• Halton Region may assist with the costs not covered by the Assistive Devices Program (external link).
• Halton Region may also provide coverage for supplies related to the function of the machine (masks, tubing) once every 12 months.