Can I Get Help to Pay for my Diabetes Medications and Supplies?

In Canada, the following programs and services may provide assistance for diabetes medications and supplies:

• Private drug plans
• Provincial Government Assistance Programs
  • First Nations, Inuit and Aboriginal Health
  • British Columbia
  • Alberta
  • Saskatchewan
  • Manitoba
  • Ontario
  • Quebec
  • New Brunswick
  • Nova Scotia
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Northwest Territories
  • Yukon
  • Nunavut
• Federal Government Tax Credits
  • Disability Tax Credit
  • Medical Expenses Tax Credit
  • Refundable Medical Expense Supplement
  • Child Disability Benefit

You may wish to contact the Canadian Diabetes Association office nearest you to help you determine which options you qualify for and how to access them.

Additional Resources

• Canadian Diabetes Association

Adapted from material prepared by the Canadian Diabetes Association. This FAQ appeared originally on the Canadian Health Network Web site and has been edited for publication by the Public Health Agency of Canada.