Funding Support
|
Limitations
|
| Provided |
Agency |
Not Provided |
|
| Alberta |
Alberta Monitoring for Health
|
|
1. Those without private insurance
are eligible.
2. Those that must use insulin
to manage diabetes.
3. All eligible supplies supported
through this agency are totalled and the individual is covered for 65 %
of the total (up to an annual maximum of $350). |
| BC-Yukon |
Pharmacare |
|
1. 70% after initial $600 family
deductible. (no limit).
2. 100% for seniors (65+) after
$200 family deductible. |
| Manitoba |
Pharmacare |
|
100% after annual deductible
which is based on family income. |
| New Brunswick |
Government |
|
1. 100% for seniors (65+) under
Senior Health Benefits Program
2. 100% under Human Resource
Development - (for individuals who meet the criteria.) |
| Newfoundland |
Government |
|
1. Manufacturers cost plus markup
of 33.3% for seniors (65+) who meet criteria for income supplement.
2. Manufacturers cost plus markup
of 33.3% for Social Assistance recipients. |
| Nova Scotia |
Pharmacare |
|
1. Seniors registered with Pharmacare
(fee $210/annum) must pay 20% to maximum of $250/annum.
2. Social services/Family benefits
- free (income tested) or 20% co-pay to a maximum of $250/annum. |
| NorthWest Territories |
Government |
|
100 % |
| Ontario |
Assistive Devices Program |
|
$125/year - seniors (65+) |
| PEI |
Government |
|
100% for Social Assistance recipients
(based on individual assessment). |
| Quebec |
Government |
|
1. 100% for adults under 65
and seniors (65+) without access to a group plan; premium payment depending
on income, deductible and maximum contribution required.
2. 100% for income security recipients;
deductible and maximum contribution required.
3. 100% for children under 18
years and spouseless full-time students 25 and under, who do not have access
to a group plan. |
| Saskatchewan |
Government |
|
100% for Social Assistant recipients. |
