Posted by Kath on January 3, 2007, at 19:14:43
In reply to Re: Canada prescriptions » Kath, posted by Sebastian on January 1, 2007, at 18:35:58
Hi - I am not sure. Most large companies have health/dental plans that cover a usually large percentage of dental stuff & meds.
If you're on welfare or disability or are a senior with a limited income, I believe the government (at least in Ontario - it can vary from province to province) covers an 'approved' list of drugs.
My daughter says that she thinks that if you have large ongoing prescription expenses, you might be able to apply for assistance...that's the part I don't know about, since I've never had to do it.
I am pretty sure that in Ontario, something called The Trillium Grant, (a fund) will help with certain meds - for example insulin. Perhaps certain anti-depressants, etc can also be covered under that. I imagine the information could be found on the internet under Ontario Government, prescription medicine assistance, or something like that.
Kath
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