Manitoba Health
Telecommunications Program
Who is eligible?
Manitoba residents who are profoundly deaf or speech impaired as diagnosed by a medical practitioner specializing in otolaryngology or an audiologist and do not have the costs paid through other provincial or federal programs are eligible.
What is covered?
Manitoba Health will provide assistance towards the cost of telecommunications equipment which allows telephone conversations to be conducted by keyboard and display terminal instead of voice. Manitoba Health will pay 80 per cent of the equipment cost to a maximum allowable rebate of $428.00.
How many devices can be claimed?
Manitoba Health will reimburse one telecommunications device every five years.
Is there a deductible?
There is a $75.00 deductible on all claims.
Example of reimbursement:
| Cost of device Less deductible Total |
$509.95 |
80% of $434.95 is $347.96 |
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How do I submit a claim?
When you pay for your telecommunications device, obtain a claim form from your supplier. Initial claims must be accompanied by a diagnosis from a medical practitioner specializing in otolaryngology or an audiologist. Please send the completed claim form along with receipt of purchase to the address below.
| For more information call: |
Manitoba Health |
