Provincial Prescription Drugs Insurance Programs
The provincial and territory governments in Canada each provide some form of assistance for the purchase of prescription drugs. The prescription drugs insurance programs vary widely from province to province, but most often include seniors, provincial residents on social assistance and some groups with specific diseases.
The Alberta government contracts with Alberta Blue Cross to provide supplemental health benefits, including prescription drugs, to select client groups, such as Alberta seniors and Albertans on income support.
The British Columbia provincial government drug insurance program - who qualifies, what is covered, how reimbursements work, and the costs and benefits to British Columbia taxpayers.
Who qualifies and how to apply for the Manitoba government prescription drug benefits program.
Information on benefits, beneficiary groups and dispensing fees for the New Brunswick government prescription drugs plans.
The Newfoundland and Labrador government subsidizes the purchase of prescription drugs and some medical supplies for select groups. There are three programs - Income Support, the Seniors Drug Subsidy Program and the Special Needs Program.
Who is eligible, what prescription drugs are covered, and what portion of drug costs are subsidized.
The Northwest Territories government provides extended health benefits for prescription drugs for select groups, including seniors.
The Nova Scotia Pharmacare program provides assistance to Nova Scotians to help pay for prescription drugs.
Nunavut government department responsible for the delivery of health care services and programs to the residents of Nunavut.
Who is eligible for prescription drug programs in Ontario, what drugs are eligible, where you can buy them, and the portion of costs you may have to pay.
The Prince Edward Island government assists with the cost of prescription drugs through a variety of programs.
Prescription drug insurance is compulsory in Quebec and is provided either through private insurance plans or through the public plan.
Saskatchewan residents with valid Saskatchewan health insurance coverage may be eligible for reduced costs on prescription drugs.
The Yukon Pharmacare program provides coverage of prescription drugs for Yukon residents over 65 and their spouses over 60 who are not covered by other insurance.
