Our goal is to ensure that financial barriers do not prevent people from accessing the physiotherapy care they need. Funding through the Victoria’s Physical Rehabilitation Society (VPRS) is designed to support ongoing rehabilitation, not one-time assessments or single-visit consultations. The following steps outline how to apply for a subsidy.
1. Complete an Initial Physiotherapy Assessment
If you are not already an existing Core Connection Mobile Physiotherapy client, you must complete a full physiotherapy or kinesiology assessment before applying for funding.
• The assessment is billed at the standard rate.
• This appointment allows your physiotherapist or kinesiologist to evaluate your condition, identify your goals, and determine whether ongoing treatment is recommended.
• Your physiotherapist or kinesiologist will also complete the clinical section of your funding application.
Subsidies apply only to subsequent visits, not the initial assessment.
2. Complete the Clinical Portion With Your Physiotherapist or Kinesiologist
After your initial assessment, your physiotherapist or kinesiologist will provide you with the VPRS Funding Application Form and help you complete the clinical section only. This includes:
• Your diagnosis and main impairments
• The recommended treatment plan
• The estimated number of sessions
• The clinical rationale for ongoing care
This section ensures the subsidy is directed toward individuals who require ongoing rehabilitation to improve their health, safety, and independence.
3. Complete and Submit the Full Application
Once the clinical section is complete, you will fill out the financial and access section of the form on your own. This section helps VPRS understand your circumstances and determine eligibility for a 75 percent, 50 percent, or 25 percent subsidy per session.
You may be asked to provide information such as:
• Household income range
• Number of dependents
• Available insurance coverage
• Out-of-pocket medical costs
• Barriers affecting access to physiotherapy (mobility, transportation, caregiving responsibilities, etc.)
You may submit your completed application electronically or by print:
• Secure Upload (recommended): Use the secure upload link available here.
• Download or Print, Scan and Email: lauren@physicalrehabsociety.ca
• Print and Fax: (250) 999-7173
Please note that email is not a fully secure method of transmission. Once received, your application will be uploaded to a secure, access-controlled drive in accordance with PIPEDA requirements, and the email copy will be deleted whenever possible.
Applications that are incomplete or missing required sections will not be reviewed.
All personal and financial information remains strictly confidential, is stored securely according to BC PIPEDA laws and is reviewed only by the VPRS Funding Committee. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
The VPRS Funding Committee reviews applications every two weeks.
Funding tiers of 75 percent, 50 percent, or 25 percent are determined based on financial need, health impact, access barriers, and the recommended treatment plan.
Applicants will receive written notice of the decision and details on next steps.
4. Begin Subsidized Care
Once approved, clients may begin subsidized treatment at the next scheduled visit after all extended health benefits and MSP Low Income Supplement coverage (if applicable) have been billed.
To maintain ongoing eligibility, clients are expected to:
• attend scheduled appointments
• participate actively in treatment
• notify VPRS of any significant changes in financial situation
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