ADP For Health Care Professionals and Clinics

Navigating The Changes: What Clinics Need to Know

By Paul Tomori

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.

How We Can Help:

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.

Interested to LEARN MORE? We have a demo of the system ready for you to try out.

What is the Assistive Devices Program (ADP)?

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.

Commonly Covered Devices in Our Sector Include:

Orthotic braces (custom, prefabricated, CMP, GOSS, DonJoy, etc.)
Carbon-fibre and fracture braces
Scoliosis bracing (e.g., SpineCor, Gensingen Cheneau)
Night-use orthoses
Compression garments and lymphedema pumps
Orthopedic shoes and modifications
Arch supports and shoe inserts
Post-operative support braces
Varicose/venous insufficiency stockings
TENS and CPM treatment machines

Repairs and Replacements

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.

ADP Eligibility at a Glance

You May Qualify If You:

Are an Ontario resident with a valid health card
Have a physical disability lasting 6 months or more
Require the device or supply for daily function or mobility

You Do Not Qualify If You:

Are receiving coverage from WSIB or Veterans Affairs Canada for the same device
Are a Group “A” veteran covered under other federal programs

Application & Submission Process

For Individuals:

Download the application form
Complete it with your health care provider
Email to: assistivedevicesprogram@opddp.ca

For Vendors:

Use the electronic submission portal provided by ADP

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.

Financial Assistance Beyond ADP

If covering the 25% patient share is a barrier, several organizations may help, including:

Easter Seals Ontario
March of Dimes Canada
The War Amps
Kiwanis and Lions Clubs

Moving Forward: These ADP changes reflect a necessary evolution in how assistive device funding is managed in Ontario. While adapting to the new attestation requirements may be challenging, it ultimately improves patient outcomes and supports a more accountable health system.

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.