Diabetes Assistance Program

If a person with diabetes can't afford the medications and supplies they need, there is a greater risk of developing complications.

This program seeks to reduce that risk by assisting with the cost of diabetes medication and supplies, and by promoting a healthy, active lifestyle.

Nova Scotians who were enrolled in the Nova Scotia Diabetes Assistance Program for the 2009-10 program year (ending March 31, 2010) are eligible to re-enrol in the 2010-11 program year if they are under the age of 65 with a diagnosis of diabetes and have no drug coverage.

After March 31, 2010, the Nova Scotia Diabetes Assistance Program will not enrol any new patients. New patients will be offered enrollment in the Nova Scotia Family Pharmacare Program which provides assistance to all members of a family and is not only restricted to drugs for the treatment of diabetes.

The Program started January 2006.

Questions & Answers:

Find out answers to some common questions about the program. Go to Q & A page...

Benefits & Reimbursement

• Reimbursement form ( PDF)
• Benefits & Reimbursement FAQs Questions and Answers

Calculating your Family Deductible:

Diabetes Self-care Brochures:

• Staying Well with Diabetes ( PDF)
• You and Your Blood Sugars ( PDF)
• Healthy Living and Self-Care ( PDF)
• Making the Most of Your Medications ( PDF)

Contact:

For Program Questions:
Nova Scotia Diabetes Assistance Program
Nova Scotia Pharmacare Programs
PO Box 500
Halifax, NS B3J 2S1

230 Brownlow Avenue
Dartmouth, NS B3B 0G5

Telephone: (902) 496-7001
Toll Free: 1 (800) 305-5026


For Health Card Questions:
Medical Services Insurance
PO Box 500
Halifax, NS B3J 2S1

Telephone: (902) 496-7008
Toll Free: 1 (800) 563-8880
www.gov.ns.ca/health/msi/

For Income Tax Notice of Assessment:
Canada Revenue Agency
Tax Centre
PO Box 12072, Station A
St. John's, NL A1B 3Z2

Toll Free: 1 (800) 959-8281
www.cra-arc.gc.ca