The Incontinence Supplies Grant is an annual grant, made in two payments, provided to families to offset some of the costs for diapers and certain supplies for incontinence.
Easter Seals Ontario administers the Incontinence Supplies Grant Program for the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. This program is fully funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and follows their criteria.
The Incontinence Supplies Program is for children and youth who:
- are residents of Ontario between the ages of 3 to 18 years
- have a valid Ontario Health Card
- have a chronic disability (physical or developmental) that results in irreversible incontinence or retention problems, that is lasting longer than six months and require the use of incontinence supplies
Incontinence means loss of bladder or bowel control.
Incontinence supplies include diapers, pull ups, attends, swimmers and catheters including straight, foley and drainage bags.
The grant does NOT cover gloves, wipes, creams, clothing, bed linens, laundry detergent.
Who is Eligible
The Incontinence Supplies Grant program is for children and youth who:
- are residents of Ontario between the ages of 3 to 18 years
- have a valid Ontario Health Card
- have a chronic disability (physical or developmental) that results in irreversible incontinence or retention problems lasting longer than six months and require the use of incontinence supplies
Exceptions:
- Children under the age of 3 may be eligible if they have a medical condition which results in the use of catheters (e.g. Spina Bifida) or specialized diapers (e.g. Prune Belly or Vesicostomy
Who can not apply?
The program is not for children or youth who are:
- Bedwetting (Enuresis), usually occurring at night or during daytime naps
- Stool soiling (Encopresis) without an underlying medical condition as stated in criteria
- Children whose health coverage is through the Interim Federal Health Program
- Residing in acute/chronic care hospitals or Ministry of Community and Social Services (MCSS) residential facility
- Covered under the Workplace & Insurance Board (WSIB) for a work related injury
Incontinence Supplies Grant Application
To apply for the Incontinence Supplies Grant Program, please fill out and submit the Incontinence Supplies Grant Application form.
You can find more information about the Incontinence Supplies Grant on these pages:
How to Apply
Grant Levels and Payments
What is a Review?
Where Can I Buy Diapers?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Top Up Grant Program
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