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5. MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT BENEFITS (MS&E)What is covered?Payment is made to the provider for MS&E in the categories listed below.CategoriesGeneral Medical Supplies & EquipmentBathing and Toileting AidsCushions and ProtectorsEnvironmental Aids (Dressing and Feeding)Miscellaneous Supplies and EquipmentLifting and Transfer AidsMobility Aids (Walking Aids, Wheelchairs)Ostomy Supplies and DevicesUrinary Supplies and Devices (Catheter Supplies and Devices, Incontinence Supplies)Audiology (Hearing Aids and Supplies)Wound Dressing SuppliesOrthotics and Custom FootwearOxygen TherapyPressure Garments and Pressure Orthotics (Compression Device and Scar Management)Prosthetic Benefits (Breast, Eye, Limbs)Respiratory Therapy BenefitsFor a complete list of eligible MS&E in alphabetical order by category see the address below.http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fnih-spni/nihb-ssna/benefit-prestation/medequip/index_e.html17
Remember1. The rules about what is covered may vary by region.2. Prescriptions are required.3. Prior approval is required in some circumstances.General Principles1. Eligible benefits are those available through registered pharmacies and MS&E providersfor personal use in a home setting or other ambulatory setting. (Ambulatory care settingsare environments that are not a “provincially/territorially funded setting (hospital/institution)or funded by any provincial/territorial programs or clinics according to provincial/territoriallegislation”.)2. Guidelines outlining recommended quantities or replacements are based on the averagemedical needs of individuals. Requests exceeding these guidelines may be consideredon a case by case basis if a medical need is demonstrated.Equipment1. Medical equipment may be rented or leased on a temporary basis until it is determinedthat the individual will have a continuing long term need.2. The program will request warranties at time of approval.3. Previously provided items may be replaced if an individual’s medical needs change.4. When a MS&E item is rented, the rental agreement must include maintenance and repaircosts, as the <strong>NIHB</strong> Program does not pay for maintenance or repairs of rental equipment.5. MS&E items that have an annual quantity limitation must be provided and billed for nomore than a 3-month period at a time. This applies to items claimed with or without priorapproval.Who may be involved in prescribing the supplies and equipment?Licensed DoctorsMedical SpecialistsExceptionsBenefits not on the approved list may be covered when an exceptional need is demonstratedand established by the prescriber. The prescriber will need to provide <strong>NIHB</strong> with a letter ofjustification for consideration.18
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