Financial Resources
Extended Health Benefits
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Many families have extended health benefits plans that include coverage of speech-language therapy sessions. For information on your plan and the coverage amount, please contact your insurance provider.
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CKNW
The CKNW Kids' Fund provides funding for essential medical equipment and specialized therapies, including speech therapy, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy.
Phone: 604-331-2711
Email: cathy.hunt@cknw.com
Website: https://www.cknwkidsfund.com
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Variety – The Children’s Charity
Variety supports BC families by providing individual grants for medical care and services, mobility equipment, specialized therapies, and education.
Phone: 604-320-0505
Email: info@variety.bc.ca
Website: https://www.variety.bc.ca/grants/
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Autism Funding Unit (BC Ministry of Children and Family Development)
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The Ministry of Children and Family Development offers two funding programs for children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder to help reduce costs associated with eligible intervention services. The under age 6 program grants families up to $22,000 per year per child, while the ages 6-18 program grants up to $6000 per year per child.
Phone: 1-877-777-3530
Email: mcf.autismfundingunit@gov.bc.ca