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Thus, we identified whether and how a critical subset of health services, supplies, and equipment needed to sustain life after SCI are delivered at the provincial and federal levels for: attendant services for activities of daily living, medical supplies to manage neurogenic bladder and bowel function, and manual and power wheelchairs (WCs).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A scoping policy review of online documentation identified eligibility criteria, assessment processes, coverage characteristics, quality and quantity limitations, delivery mechanisms, and any quality assurance processes. Key informant (KI) interviews were analyzed descriptively and thematically to verify policy documentation and identify additional documentation when needed, and to indicate gaps between policy and application.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Widespread discrepancies and inadequacies were found in the quality and level of SCI-related health care. Policies indicated means-testing for attendant services in 5\/10 provinces; 9\/10 for bladder and bowel supplies; and 4\/10 for WCs. Public funding is often reduced or withdrawn at very low incomes. Provinces without means-testing loan WCs from restricted equipment pools. KI interviews indicated profound negative implications of stated inadequacies on health and life quality. National programs for Veterans and Indigenous Canadians do not means-test, but eligibility and service restrictions were reported to confer additional hardships on Indigenous Canadians.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In contrast to other forms of care (e.g., dialysis for kidney disease), SCI-related health care appears inadequate, highly variable, and focused upon social and financial factors rather than medical need. For those with SCI, age restrictions further limit access to health care. 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