Help with the cost of medical care for prescriptions, equipment or assistive devices, rebates to help make homes more accessible, how to apply for publicly funded health care, and more. Also includes short term medical equipment loans and free access to health related items or services like pregnancy tests, hearing and eye exams, or safer sex supplies. For medical transportation programs, click here.
Provides nutritional support to individuals living with HIV or Hepatitis C through gift cards for fresh food year-round.
Islanders who have been pre-approved for out-of-province medical services may be eligible for travel assistance to appointments in NS and NB through Maritime Bus.
Note: Applicants must apply at least 10 days before out-of-province travel, and the application must be approved prior to purchasing tickets.
Effective May 1, 2025 many insulin products and oral diabetes medications are eligible for full coverage under National Pharmacare Program (NPP)
Provides eligible applicants with partial cost coverage for approved medications and supplies that are not covered by NPP, including:
For the full details of the coverage, visit the website.