New Brunswick Mobility and Adaptive Equipment Loan Program

This program is available to clients of the New Brunswick Department of Social Development (and their dependents) and to individuals with special health needs who qualify for assisted health care. Equipment must be needed for use in your home environment and prescribed by an occupational therapist or physiotherapist. Eligible clients have a Health Card showing the required program indicators (for example, a white card showing 'SUPPLEMENTARY,' 'CREQUIP,' or 'MAEQUIP,' or a yellow card showing the required codes).

Proof of New Brunswick residency, a referral or assessment from a health professional confirming the equipment you need, and (for some clients) confirmation that you are a client of the Department of Social Development or qualify for assisted health care.

Contact the New Brunswick Department of Social Development (or the Canadian Red Cross in some areas) to arrange an assessment and equipment loan. A health professional usually confirms what equipment you need.

A common mistake is buying equipment before checking the loan program, which may provide it at no cost. Another is not returning equipment you no longer need, which means it cannot be recycled for others. People also miss that maintenance and modifications are covered for loaned equipment.