Government Benefits

Assists with the costs associated with approved insulin pumps and supplies.

The program covers up to 100 percent of costs. The amount depends on annual household income, private insurance coverage ,and device costs. See website for full details.

Notes: Application deadline is July 1 each year. Existing recipients must reapply by the deadline to keep the current coverage.

• Skin wafers
• Ostomy pouches
• Adhesive removers
• Skin barrier wipes
• Stoma powders, pastes and barrier rings
• Ostomy belts

Provides eligible applicants with financial assistance to pay for approved nutritional supplements that have been recommended by a dietitian to treat phenylketonuria (PKU). Includes:

• Full cost coverage for eligible special low-protein formulas
• Annual coverage up to $3600 for specialty food items carried through the National Food Distribution Centre

Provides eligible applicants with full cost coverage of approved drugs for the treatment of sexually transmitted infection (STI).

Provides coverage for the cost of approved medications for eligible individuals diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB).

Note: Coverage is not retroactive. No reimbursement for medications already purchased.