June 5, 2025
As of 2025, significant updates to Ontario’s Assistive Devices Program (ADP) are reshaping how health care professionals and clinics interact with the system—particularly around attestation requirements and documentation standards. These changes are more than procedural; they reflect a broader movement toward accountability, patient safety, and audit readiness in the delivery of assistive devices and support services.
Clinics and providers should take note: modernized fee guides, updated invoicing procedures, and the new attestation documentation requirements must now be built into your workflow. Attestation is no longer optional—it's a vital part of compliance that will be scrutinized during future audits. Fortunately, platforms like Link2Clinic have proactively updated their EMR systems to support these new requirements, helping clinics stay aligned with ADP expectations without disrupting care delivery.
Link To Clinic has upgraded our platform to reflect the new changes in the Assistive Devices Program (ADP). We are ready to help you to move forward with clinical software that stays abreast of new developments in our field and new developments in technology.The Assistive Devices Program is a government-funded initiative that helps Ontario residents with long-term physical disabilities access customized medical equipment and supplies. ADP covers up to 75% of the cost of approved devices, with patients responsible for the remaining 25%, unless additional funding is secured through other organizations.
ADP does not cover regular maintenance or repair costs. However, if a device is no longer under warranty, no longer functioning, and cannot be repaired at reasonable cost, a replacement may qualify for additional funding if the individual’s condition still meets program criteria.
Payment for approved claims is issued directly to ADP-registered vendors. Grant recipients receiving direct deposit will continue receiving regular payments; cheque recipients may face delays.
If covering the 25% patient share is a barrier, several organizations may help, including:
Solutions like Link2Clinic are designed with these goals in mind—helping your clinic maintain compliance while keeping the focus where it belongs: on the patient.