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If you do not have health plan coverage and/or have a low income, you should contact the following to see if you qualify for assistance to manage your diabetes.
There are three types of provincial government pharmacare plans currently in place that could provide coverage or partial coverage for diabetes medications and supplies to those who qualify: the Seniors’ Pharmacare Program, the Family Pharmacare Plan and the Department of Community Services Pharmacare Benefits.
Nova Scotia Family Pharmacare is a provincial drug plan designed to help Nova Scotians with the cost of prescription drugs. The program offers protection against drug costs for families who have no drug coverage; or, if the cost of the prescription drugs becomes a financial burden to them.
The program is available to all Nova Scotians with a valid health card and there is no premium or fee to join the program. The annual out-of-pocket cost is capped at a percentage of family income.
Specific questions about individual situations can be answered by calling toll-free 1-877-330-0323 or visit the website below.
http://www.gov.ns.ca/health/Pharmacare/family_pharmacare/family_pharmacare.asp
The Nova Scotia Seniors’ Pharmacare Program is a provincial drug insurance plan that helps seniors with the cost of their prescription drugs. The program is for permanent residents of Nova Scotia with a valid Nova Scotia Health Card who are at least 65 years old and do not have coverage through Veterans Affairs Canada, Non-Insured Health Benefits, Nova Scotia Family Pharmacare, or any other public or private plan that covers most of your medications and supplies after the age of 65 years.
Contact: 429-6565 (Local) or 1-800-544-6191 (toll free)
http://www.gov.ns.ca/health/Pharmacare/seniors_pharmacare/seniors_pharmacare.asp
The Department of Community Services - Pharmacare Benefits assists those who meet pre-set criteria related to income. Contact your local office of Department of Community Services to see if you qualify for assistance such as Extended Pharmacare. For more information on Pharmacare Benefits offered through the Department of Community Services visit the website:
http://www.gov.ns.ca/health/Pharmacare/coms_pharmacare/coms_pharmacare.asp
To find your local district office, call toll free at 1-877-424-1177 or visit the link: http://www.gov.ns.ca/coms/department/contact/FindLocalOffices.html