A-29, r. 3 - Regulation respecting insured visual aids and related services

Schedule Disposition versions

2012-09-01

SCHEDULE I

(s. 5, 1st par.)

LIST OF VISUAL AIDS COVERED BY THE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN

PART I: Categories and types of aids insured for all persons having a visual deficiency

DIVISION I: Reading aids

1. Hearing aid

2. Vocal note taking device

3. Bifocal with additions greater than 4 diopters

4. Adapted electronic calculator

5. Yellow filter sheet

6. Contact lens

7. Contact lens with artificial pupil

8. Fresnel lens

9. Microscopic lens

10. Filtering lenses

11. Magnifier

12. Obturator

13. Occluder

14. Fresnel prism

15. Reading stand

16. Microscopic optical system

17. Telescopic optical system

18. Closed-circuit television system

19. Stenopeic disc

20. Typoscope

21. Visor

22. Other reading aids (SC)

DIVISION II: Writing aids

23. Brailler

24. Other writing aids (SC)

DIVISION III: Mobility aids

25. Canes

26. Door detector

27. Electronic obstacle detector

28. Acquisition costs for a guide dog

29. Annual maintenance costs for a guide dog

30. Mobility lamp

31. Night vision goggle

32. Telescopic optical system

33. Other mobility aids (SC)

DIVISION IV: Computer aids

Subdivision 1: Aids for the “Print Magnification” method of communication

34. Print magnification software

35. Monitor

36. Adjustable-arm support

37. Other aids for the “Print Magnification” method of communications (SC)

Subdivision 2: Aids for the “Sound” method of communication

38. Screen reader software

39. Print recognition unit

40. Other aids for the “Sound” method of communication (SC)

Subdivision 3: Aids for the “Braille” method of communication

41. Screen reader software

42. Print recognition unit

43. Other aids for the “Braille” method of communication (SC)

DIVISION V: Aids for daily life and domestic life

Subdivision 1: Renewable aids

44. Cranmer abacus

45. Adapted geometry kit

46. Adapted marker

47. Magnifying mirror

48. Adapted watch

49. Volume level

50. Writing stand

51. Adapted protractor

52. Pocket braille frame

53. Adapted measuring tape

54. Holder for brailler

55. Braille slate

56. Other renewable aids (SC)

Subdivision 2: One-time aids

57. Adapted plate

58. Knife with guide

59. Liquid level indicator

60. Check guide

61. Specialized secondary lamp for reading without a magnifying glass

62. Talking food scale

63. Adapted pedometer

64. Adapted wallet

65. Adapted alarm clock

66. Syringe stand

67. Adapted meat thermometer

68. Other one-time aids (SC)

Subdivision 3: Renewable health aids

69. Talking blood glucose monitor

70. Adapted scale

71. Talking blood pressure clamp

72. Talking personal thermometer

73. Other renewable health aids (SC)

PART II: Categories and types of insured aids for persons with a visual deficiency referred to in section 26 of this Regulation

DIVISION I: Computer aids

Subdivision 1: Aids for the “Print Magnification” method of communication

1. Computer

2. Other aids for the “Print Magnification” method of communication (SC)

Subdivision 2: Aids for the “Sound” method of communication

3. Computer

4. Screen reader control keyboard

5. Voice synthesis software

6. Other aids for the “Sound” method of communication (SC)

Subdivision 3: Aids for the “Braille” method of communication

7. Braille display

8. Screen reader control keyboard

9. Braille printer

10. Braille shortening software

11. Computer

12. Voice synthesis software

13. Dedicated Braille communication computer system

14. Other aids for the “Braille” method of communication (SC)

DIVISION II: Reading, writing and mobility aids

Subdivision 1: Reading aids

15. Hearing aid

16. Adapted electronic calculator

17. Reading support

18. Telemicroscopic optical system

19. Close-circuit television system

20. Other reading aids (SC)

Subdivision 2: Writing aids

21. Electric brailler

22. Other writing aids (SC)

Subdivision 3: Mobility aids

23. Electronic obstacle detector

24. Adapted satellite geopositioning system

25. Other mobility aids (SC)

O.C. 470-2011, s. 24.