Prescription Drug Program (NLPDP)
Website: https://www.gov.nl.ca/hcs/prescription/
About This Program:
The Newfoundland and Labrador Prescription Drug Program (NLPDP) provides financial assistance for the purchase of eligible prescription medications for those who reside in the province. There are five main plans under the program:
- The Foundation Plan: Provides 100 per cent coverage of eligible prescription drugs for those who need the greatest support. This includes persons and families in receipt of income support benefits through the Department of Advanced Education and Skills, and certain individuals receiving services through the regional health authorities, including children in the care of Child, Youth and Family Services, and individuals in supervised care.
- The 65Plus Plan: This plan provides coverage of eligible prescription drugs to residents 65 years of age and older who receive Old Age Security Benefits (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS). Beneficiaries will be responsible for payment of the dispensing fee up to a maximum of $6.
- The Access Plan: The Access Plan gives individuals and families with low incomes access to eligible prescription medications. The amount of coverage is determined by net income level and family status.
- The Assurance Plan: This plan provides prescription drug coverage to individuals/families where eligible drug costs exceed:
- 5% of net income for those who earn below $40,000
- 7.5% of net income for those who earn from $40,000 to under $75,000
- 10% of net income for those who earn from $75,000 to under $150,000
- Qualifying applicants will be responsible for a co-payment depending on their income levels and drug costs
- The Select Needs Plan: Provides 100 per cent coverage for disease specific medications and supplies for residents with Cystic Fibrosis and Growth Hormone Deficiency.
The NLPDP is payor of last resort. This means, the NLPDP will pay prescription costs and other related benefits, for which a person is eligible, only where those services are not, or are no longer, reimbursable by a third party.
How to Apply/Application: https://www.gov.nl.ca/hcs/prescription/how-do-i-apply/
Contact Information: https://www.gov.nl.ca/hcs/department/contact/
Therapeutic and Professional Services
Website: https://www.gov.nl.ca/hcs/personsdisabilities/fundingprograms-hcs/#sap
About This Program:
Professional staff at NL Health Services provide a range of therapeutic and professional services in a variety of settings which support persons with disabilities. Specific referrals and eligibility criteria must be met to access some services. Staff may include social workers, nurses, behavioural and child management specialists, dieticians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and laboratory technicians.
How to Apply/Application:
For more information on accessing this service contact your NL Health Services (https://www.gov.nl.ca/hcs/department/contact/#disabilities_services).
Contact Information: https://www.gov.nl.ca/hcs/department/contact/#disabilities_services
Special Assistance Program
Website: https://www.gov.nl.ca/hcs/personsdisabilities/fundingprograms-hcs/#sap
About This Program:
The Special Assistance Program is a provincial program which provides basic medical supplies and equipment to assist with activities of daily living for individuals living in the community who meet the eligibility criteria for the program. Benefits of the program include:
- Medical supplies (such as dressings, catheters and incontinent supplies),
- Oxygen and related equipment and supplies,
- Orthotics such as braces and burn garments, and
- Equipment such as wheelchairs, commodes or walkers.
How to Apply/Application:
For more information on accessing this service contact your NL Health Services (https://www.gov.nl.ca/hcs/department/contact/#disabilities_services).
Contact Information:
https://www.gov.nl.ca/hcs/department/contact/#disabilities_services
Special Child Welfare Allowance Program
Website: https://www.gov.nl.ca/hcs/personsdisabilities/fundingprograms-hcs/#sap
About This Program:
This program provides assistance with the cost of services/supports to families with a child (under the age of eighteen years) who has a physical or intellectual disability living at home. The assistance is designed to enable families to purchase items and/or services which are necessary due to the child’s disability. The amount of monthly assistance for each family is determined through a financial needs test.
How to Apply/Application:
For more information on accessing this service contact your NL Health Services (https://www.gov.nl.ca/hcs/department/contact/#disabilities_services).
Contact Information:
https://www.gov.nl.ca/hcs/department/contact/#disabilities_services
