Prescription Drugs |
- Coverage for seniors 65 and up receiving the Federal Income Supplement (GIS) based on income and other eligibility requirements.
- Some coverage for those with no other available insurance under the Prescription Drug Program. Learn about the New Brunswick Prescription Drug Plan |
Dental Care |
- There is coverage available for medically required surgical procedures performed in a hospital by a dental surgeon. |
Vision Care |
- No coverage is available. |
Hospital Care |
- Coverage for basic ward accommodation is available. |
Health Specialists |
- Coverage for physiotherapy is received only if services are performed in a hospital.
- There is no coverage available for other services. |
Homecare and Nursing |
- Partial coverage varies and is based on net family income through the Extra-Mural Program.
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Ambulatory Services |
New Brunswick residents with a valid medicare card receive full coverage for land and air ambulance services. |
Hearing Aids |
- No coverage available. |
Medical Equipment and Supplies |
- For those 65 and up can loan medical equipment without any charge through the Canadian Red Cross Society (Seniors’ Rehabilitative Equipment Program). |
