Cascade Orthotics Ltd.
The Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) program helps Albertans with a long-term disability, chronic illness or terminal illness maintain their independence at home, in lodges or group homes by providing financial assistance to buy medical equipment and supplies. An assessment by a healthcare professional determines the equipment and supplies that an Albertan can receive through this program.
Albertans cost share 25% of the benefit cost – to a maximum of $500 per individual or family per year. Low-income Albertans, and those receiving income assistance, are eligible for a Cost Share Exemption.
Low-income Albertans may be exempt from the $500 cost-share. If you are over 65, or are a dependant of someone over 65, you may apply for a cost-share exemption from AADL directly with the Cost Share Exemption form. If you are approved, you will be sent an AADL cost-share exemption card (previously known as the full benefit assistance card).
After turning 65 and registering with Alberta Blue Cross as a senior, the products covered by AADL are funded by Alberta Blue Cross for Seniors. Once enrolled, seniors are exempt from the cost-share portion – Alberta Blue Cross provides a 100% benefit coverage.
Cascade Orthotics Ltd. is a registered provider to Alberta Blue Cross. Due to the Privacy Act, we are unable to obtain information from Alberta Blue Cross about a specific policy, including the individual’s coverage. Policy holders should check with their Group Benefits administrator for more policy details.
Before Cascade Orthotics may submit any charges to the Workers Compensation Board, it is necessary to obtain authorization from the Case Manager involved. To avoid delays in care, the claim number and Case Manager’s name and phone number should be available when booking an appointment. If possible, for older claims it is preferable to obtain authorization for the treatment prior to the appointment. In situations of a new injury authorization may only be provided only after an initial Orthotic assessment.