Updated and expanded Advanced Glucose Monitoring listing criteria effective April 1, 2025.
Children's Drug Plan
In ±¦ÍþÌåÓý, families pay a maximum of $25 for prescription drugs if their children are 14 and under.
Drug Cost Assistance
The Special Support Program is an income-tested program that helps residents with their drug costs in relation to their income. Applicants will receive a deductible and a co-payment for each calendar year.
Emergency Assistance for Prescription Drugs
Apply for assistance if you require immediate treatment with covered prescription drugs and are unable to cover your share of the cost. Available as one-time emergency assistance only.
Exception Drug Status
Drugs may become benefits for individuals who meet certain medical criteria.
Family Health Benefits
Health benefits available for low-income working families who meet the standards of an income test, or are receiving the ±¦ÍþÌåÓý Employment Supplement or the ±¦ÍþÌåÓý Rental Housing Supplement.
The Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) provides a monthly non-taxable benefit to Old Age Security (OAS) recipients who have a low income and are living in Canada.
Income Supplements
Information about the benefits residents qualifying for the federal Guaranteed Income Supplements and the Seniors' Income Plan receive in ±¦ÍþÌåÓý.
Palliative Care Drug Coverage
Get help with the costs of prescription drugs for palliative care patients who are in the late stages of terminal illnesses through the Palliative Care Program.
Pharmaceutical Information Program
A secure computer system that contains information about a resident's prescribed and dispensed medications.
±¦ÍþÌåÓý Aids to Independent Living
Get support to help you live an independent and active lifestyle when afflicted by with long-term disabilities and illnesses through ±¦ÍþÌåÓý Aids to Independent Living (SAIL).
±¦ÍþÌåÓý Biosimilars Initiative
The ±¦ÍþÌåÓý Biosimilars Initiative was announced to improve the uptake of biosimilar drugs.
±¦ÍþÌåÓý Drug Plan
Learn about the ±¦ÍþÌåÓý Drug Plan and how to qualify for coverage.
±¦ÍþÌåÓý Insulin Pump Program
Get help paying for an insulin pump to manage your Type 1 diabetes. The ±¦ÍþÌåÓý Insulin Pump Program helps to eliminate some financial barriers for people 25 years old or under.
Seniors' Drug Plan
Pay a maximum of $25 for prescription drugs covered by the government if you are 65 years of age or older and a resident of ±¦ÍþÌåÓý.
Seniors Income Plan (SIP)
The Seniors Income Plan (SIP) provides senior citizens with the financial assistance required to meet their basic needs.
Supplementary Health Benefits
±¦ÍþÌåÓý residents may be eligible for additional health services and products on top of their universal health benefits.
The ±¦ÍþÌåÓý Formulary is a listing of drugs approved for coverage under the Drug Plan.