This guide is written from Ontario government pages: Assistive Devices Program and respiratory equipment and supplies, read on 14 October 2026. Rules change, so check the pages before you buy.
Who qualifies
Ontario’s Assistive Devices Program (ADP) helps people who:
- live in Ontario and have a valid Ontario health card
- have a physical disability that needs the equipment for six months or longer
- meet the device’s clinical criteria
Income is not considered. You are not eligible through ADP if the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) covers the same equipment, or if you are a Group A veteran receiving the same benefit from Veterans Affairs Canada.
What ADP covers for sleep apnoea
| Covered | Not covered |
|---|---|
| CPAP, APAP and BPAP machines | Replacement masks and headgear for CPAP |
| Adaptive servo-ventilation (ASV) | |
| Oral appliances for obstructive sleep apnoea | |
| Stand-alone humidifiers |
Hospital in-patients are excluded. People living in long-term care homes are generally excluded from ADP respiratory funding, but can get PAP funding.
Who pays what
ADP pays 75% of the ADP-approved price directly to the vendor and you pay 25%. ADP pays 100% if you receive Ontario Works (OW), the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) or Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD). Private plans may cover some or all of your 25% share; check your policy.
The steps, in order
- See a doctor at an ADP-registered sleep clinic. ADP can send the list of registered clinics (email adp@ontario.ca).
- Choose an ADP-registered business to supply the machine.
- The business submits the application for you. Ontario says it aims to review applications within eight weeks.
- Pay your 25% and collect the machine.
If you buy before completing these steps, you pay the full price.
Replacement
ADP may fund a replacement if your condition has changed, or the machine is worn out, out of warranty and can’t reasonably be repaired. It does not replace lost machines or machines damaged by misuse.
What a machine costs without ADP
For comparison, Canadian retailers listed the ResMed AirSense 11 AutoSet between C$1,300 and $1,435 on 14 October 2026; see CPAP machine prices in Canada. The ADP price and your 25% share are set by ADP, not by these retail prices. Masks are not funded by ADP, so see CPAP masks in Canada for what they cost.