FEES and Funding

We believe in building relationships and working together to find a support plan that fits your situation. Because every community, school, and family is unique, we happily collaborate with our service partners to build a customized service model that meets your individual needs and budget.

Please reach out to us for current rates, as they vary depending on the type of service we provide. A quick note on travel: If you are located within our pre-existing service areas, we may be able to facilitate a cost-share for travel to help keep your expenses manageable!

Funding Sources

We work with a variety of funding options to help you access our services:

  • School-Based: Early Childhood Services (ECS) Program Unit Funding (PUF), Specialized Learning Supports (SLS) Grant, and Jordan’s Principle funding.
  • Government: Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD), including both Specialized Services and Behavioural/Developmental Support contracts.
  • Private: Out-of-pocket payments and Employee Health Benefits or Private Insurance Plans.

Employee Health Benefits & Private Insurance

Many employee health benefits and private insurance plans cover occupational therapy. While we do not direct bill these insurance companies, we will provide you with a receipt at the time of payment. You can easily submit this receipt to your provider for reimbursement, very similar to how you might submit a receipt for massage therapy.

Because every plan is different, it is your responsibility to check with your provider to understand your coverage limits. Here are a few helpful questions you might want to ask them:

  • Are occupational therapy services covered under my plan, and which family members are included?
  • Do I need a referral from a doctor to access these services?
  • Will my plan cover the entire cost of the session, or is there a maximum limit (like a specific dollar amount or number of visits) per year?
  • Are there any specific services, like an initial visit or written reports, that are not covered?
  • What is the exact procedure for submitting my receipts for reimbursement?

Tax Deductions

Occupational therapy services are tax-exempt. When you file your income taxes, you may be able to submit your receipts as an eligible medical expense with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), provided those costs were not already reimbursed by your insurance. Because every tax situation is unique, we recommend chatting with a tax preparation specialist to see how this applies to you.