ADP : Continuous/Autotitrating Positive Pressure Systems

The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Assistive Devices Program (ADP) pays for continuous or autotitrating positive airway pressure devices for people who have been diagnosed by a sleep physician as having obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.

Any Ontario resident with a valid Health Card issued in their name who has obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and meets medical criteria specified by the Assistive Devices Program.

ADP does not pay for equipment available under the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB) or to Group "A" veterans for their pensioned conditions.

You will be referred to a registered ADP sleep clinic by your family physician where you will undergo diagnostic tests to determine the underlying cause of your disruptive sleep by a physician that specializes in sleep medicine. If you meet the medical eligibility criteria and your sleep physician confirms that you have obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, an ADP application will be completed. Your sleep physician and sleep clinic staff will decide what type of equipment you should use.

ADP will pay 75% of an ADP approved price. You will be charged for the remaining 25%. You may wish to contact the ADP for the current ADP approved price.

If you are receiving social assistance benefits from Ontario Works (OW), Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), ADP will pay 100% of an ADP approved price.

Many will. If you have private medical coverage, check with your insurer or agent to see if they will pay your share of the cost.

From any respiratory vendor registered with ADP. These vendors can bill ADP directly for the 75% portion of the cost of your equipment.

A respiratory vendor registered with the ADP may charge their clients less than the approved ADP price but may not charge more than the ADP approved price.

The ADP provides funding assistance for a complete CPAP or APAP system. For ADP purposes, a CPAP or APAP system consists of a CPAP/APAP device, heated humidifier, basic mask and headgear, carrying case, 6 ft tubing, all necessary caps and filters, power cord and patient instruction manual.

If a client requires items that are not part of the CPAP or APAP system, the respiratory vendor may invoice the client for 100% of the cost of these items. For example, a specialized mask and headgear may be better suited to your needs and can be purchased separately from the basic CPAP or APAP system.

Your doctor or a qualified health professional. Often this will be a registered respiratory care practitioner or a registered nurse working for the vendor.

The vendor’s health professional will assist you in explaining how the CPAP device functions and how to carry out the routine care and cleaning of the system. Please refer to your Client Instruction Manual, provided by your respiratory vendor, for specific instructions and detail. During the initial instructions, the health care professional will determine if the basic mask and headgear is appropriate for you. If not, you will be fitted for the mask and headgear best suited to your needs. This initial instruction period may take up to one hour or less.

The ADP expects all respiratory vendors registered with the ADP to ensure that their clients are instructed in the appropriate and safe use of the equipment. All CPAP/APAP systems funded by the ADP must have a 3-year warranty. Respiratory vendors may provide additional services such as an extended warranty, yearly pressure checks and calibrations or pressure adjustments. The vendor may offer these services to the client at a cost separate from the funding support provided by the ADP.

Vendors who offer ADP clients a service package must provide the client with the option to purchase the service package separately and not as a mandatory service when purchasing the CPAP or APAP device. The initial instruction in the use and maintenance of the CPAP or APAP device is not included in service packages.

ADP will contribute towards the cost of a replacement every five years if your equipment is no longer working and cannot be repaired. You must still meet the eligibility requirements and you will need a new ADP form signed by the doctor.

For further information, write :

Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Assistive Devices Program
7th Floor, 5700 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M2M 4K5

OR call one of the following telephone numbers :

Toronto : 416-327-8804
Toll-free : 1-800-268-6021
TTY : 416-327-4282
Toll-free : 1-800-387-5559

March 2006