Insulin Pump Therapy (IPT) Program (IPTP).

Provides financial assistance for insulin pumps and supplies to Alberta residents with type 1 diabetes who meet specific clinical criteria demonstrating a medical need for pump therapy and who are committed to actively participating in the program's requirements.

Last Updated: 02/21/2025

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Continuous glucose monitor (CGM) coverage for Albertans

The Alberta government is expanding coverage for diabetes supplies to include continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) for eligible Albertans under government-sponsored health benefit plans.

Last Updated: 02/21/2025

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Coverage maximums for blood glucose test strips and other diabetes supplies

Last Updated: 02/21/2025

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Diabetes management supplies

For people with diabetes

• Insulin pumps and supplies
• Blood glucose test strips (quantity limits apply)
• Continuous glucose monitors
• Needles and syringes
• Insulin  

+ BC Pharmacare Program (Diabetes)

Last Updated: 02/08/2025

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Medical Supplies & Equipment Benefit

Provides coverage of insulin pumps, CGMs, and diabetes supplies for eligible First Nations individuals.

Last Updated: 02/08/2025

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Manitoba Pharmacare

A drug benefit program that covers a portion of prescription drug costs, including insulin and some oral medications, based on income.

Deductible Instalment Payment Program for Pharmacare is an option for eligible Manitobans to pay their annual
Pharmacare deductible in monthly instalments.

Advanced Glucose Monitoring

Manitoba Pharmacare has extended coverage for advanced glucose monitors (AGMs) to all adults with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes who meet the established criteria.

Adult Insulin Pump

Manitoba Health has expanded coverage for insulin pumps to eligible Manitobans with Type 1 Diabetes who are 18 years of age or older.

Last Updated: 02/08/2025

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Employment & Income Assistance (EIA) program

Provides financial help to Manitobans who have no other way to provide for their basic needs. Those receiving EIA can receive coverage for prescription drugs, including insulin pump supplies, and other health-related supplies not provided by other programs.

Last Updated: 02/08/2025

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Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) Program

Provides coverage for insulin and some oral medications for eligible groups, including seniors, those on social assistance, and individuals with high drug costs relative to their income (Trillium Drug Program).

Last Updated: 02/21/2025

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Assistive Devices Program (ADP)

Provides coverage for insulin pumps, CGMs, and some supplies for individuals with a valid Ontario health card who meet clinical criteria.

Last Updated: 02/08/2025

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Public Prescription Drug Insurance Plan

Provides coverage for insulin and some oral medications for all residents. Those without access to a private drug plan must join the public plan.

Exceptional Medications

Certain medications and supplies for diabetes may be covered under the exceptional medications provision if they are not on the regular formulary.

Last Updated: 02/08/2025

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The Insulin Pump Access Program refunds you for the purchase of an insulin pump and supplies needed.

To be eligible, individuals must be under 18 years of age and meet a set of clinical criteria.

Last Updated: 02/08/2025

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Medication Coverage – PEI Pharmacare Formulary

Offers various drug programs, including the Diabetes Drug Program, which provides coverage for insulin, some oral medications, and some supplies for residents with diabetes.

Diabetes Drug Program

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you may be eligible for coverage of approved medications and supplies through the Diabetes Drug Program.  

Last Updated: 02/08/2025

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PEI Insulin Pump Program

The Insulin Pump Program helps eligible people living with type 1 diabetes with the cost of approved insulin pumps and supplies. Now open to T1Ds of all ages!

Last Updated: 02/08/2025

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Saskatchewan Drug Plan

Provides coverage for insulin and some oral medications for eligible residents.

Last Updated: 02/08/2025

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Saskatchewan Aids to Independent Living (SAIL)

Provides coverage for a range of benefits including continuous glucose monitors, and insulin pumps under the Extended Benefits program.

This includes:

Coverage for Continuous and Flash Glucose Monitors (CGM/FGM) and related supplies at no cost for children and youth under 18 who meet specific medical criteria

The Insulin Pump Program provides a $6,300 grant that covers the cost of one insulin pump every five years for eligible individuals.

Last Updated: 02/08/2025

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New Brunswick Prescription Drug Program is for low-income New Brunswick seniors (65 or over) with a valid NB Medicare card and no prescription drug coverage from another plan.

Last Updated: 02/08/2025

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The New Brunswick Insulin Pump Program (NBIPP)

Supports New Brunswickers living with Type 1 diabetes who are medically eligible for insulin pump therapy. The program assists individuals in obtaining fair and affordable access to a range of insulin pump devices and the basic operating supplies including glucose monitoring sensors.

Additionally, NBIPP assists individuals with type 2 diabetes requiring intensive insulin therapy  or multiple (3 or more) daily injections, in accessing continuous glucose monitoring sensors.

Last Updated: 02/08/2025

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Newfoundland and Labrador Prescription Drug Program (NLPDP)

Provides coverage for various diabetes medications and supplies through different plans, including the Foundation Plan, Access Plan, 65+ plan, and more.

Last Updated: 02/08/2025

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Newfoundland and Labrador Insulin Pump Program (NLIPP)

Children and youth under the age of 18 will be universally covered when medical eligibility is met.

Over the age of 18?

Medically eligible applicants over the age of 18 can apply for financial assistance through the income testing process. 

Included in the program

• One insulin pump every five (5) years.
• Insulin pumps supplies including infusion sets, cartridge/reservoirs and pods.

Continuous Glucose Monitoring Program covers CGMs for people with type 1 diabetes and gestational diabetes.

Last Updated: 02/08/2025

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The Sensor-based Glucose Monitoring Program is open to Nova Scotians with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes who meet specific criteria, including needing multiple daily injections of insulin.

The program is income-based, with no deductible for people with an annual household income less than $60,000. People with a household income between $60,000 and $150,000 pay a deductible between $500 and $1,000.

Last Updated: 02/08/2025

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The Insulin Pump Program helps pay for an insulin pump and supplies. Types of insulin pumps covered include Tandem, Medtronic and Insulet (Omnipod).

The program is income based and has an annual copayment amount based on family size. The copayment is the amount you may need to pay. There are no premiums or deductibles.

Last Updated: 02/08/2025

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Extended Health Benefits/ Pharmacare

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) offers Extended Health Benefits (EHB), a public benefits plan, which helps eligible residents with the cost of non-insured medical needs not covered by the NWT Health Care Plan.

Insulin Pump and supplies are covered for all ages.

Flash and continuous glucose monitoring systems coverage criteria:

• Children 19 years of age and younger on intensive insulin therapy (administration of short-acting insulin three or more times per day).
• Clients with type 1 diabetes, as verified by short-acting insulin claims history.

Last Updated: 02/08/2025

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Extended Health Benefits

The Department of Health offers Extended Health Benefits (EHB) to support the health and well-being of Nunavut residents who need additional health care services not covered by the Nunavut Health Care Plan.

This includes access to insulin pumps and supplies for those who meet specific criteria.

Last Updated: 02/08/2025

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Yukon Pharmacare

Provides coverage for prescription drugs, including insulin, and some diabetes supplies for seniors (Pharmacare) and residents with specific medical conditions (Extended Health Benefits).

Last Updated: 02/08/2025

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Chronic Disease Program

Covers most medications and certain supplies that are required for people with diabetes.

All Yukoners with type 1 diabetes have access to fully funded continuous glucose monitoring, insulin pump, and insulin pump supplies.

Last Updated: 02/08/2025

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