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.
Alberta Prescription Drugs
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 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.
British Columbia PharmaCare
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.
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.
Manitoba Pharmacare
Who qualifies and how to apply for the Manitoba government prescription drug benefits program.
Who qualifies and how to apply for the Manitoba government prescription drug benefits program.
New Brunswick Prescription Drugs Program
Information on benefits, beneficiary groups and dispensing fees for the New Brunswick government prescription drugs plans.
Information on benefits, beneficiary groups and dispensing fees for the New Brunswick government prescription drugs plans.
Newfoundland Prescription Drugs Program
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.
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.
Newfoundland Senior Citizens Drugs Subsidy
Who is eligible, what prescription drugs are covered, and what portion of drug costs are subsidized.
Who is eligible, what prescription drugs are covered, and what portion of drug costs are subsidized.
Northwest Territories Prescription Drugs
The Northwest Territories government provides extended health benefits for prescription drugs for select groups, including seniors.
The Northwest Territories government provides extended health benefits for prescription drugs for select groups, including seniors.
Nova Scotia Pharmacare
The Nova Scotia Pharmacare program provides assistance to Nova Scotians to help pay for prescription drugs.
The Nova Scotia Pharmacare program provides assistance to Nova Scotians to help pay for prescription drugs.
Nunavut Health and Social Services
Nunavut government department responsible for the delivery of health care services and programs to the residents of Nunavut.
Nunavut government department responsible for the delivery of health care services and programs to the residents of Nunavut.
Ontario Drug Benefit Program
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.
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.
PEI Prescription Drugs Programs
The Prince Edward Island government assists with the cost of prescription drugs through a variety of programs.
The Prince Edward Island government assists with the cost of prescription drugs through a variety of programs.
Quebec Prescription Drugs Insurance
Prescription drug insurance is compulsory in Quebec and is provided either through private insurance plans or through the public plan.
Prescription drug insurance is compulsory in Quebec and is provided either through private insurance plans or through the public plan.
Saskatchewan Drug Plan
Saskatchewan residents with valid Saskatchewan health insurance coverage may be eligible for reduced costs on prescription drugs.
Saskatchewan residents with valid Saskatchewan health insurance coverage may be eligible for reduced costs on prescription drugs.
Yukon Pharmacare
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.
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.