You will receive a written notice with the date and time of the Hearing at least seven days prior to same. If you have to travel, the Department can arrange to pay these costs after the Hearing. At the Appeal Hearing, Board members will ask questions and provide you with an opportunity to state your case.
If you plan to have a lawyer present, you must inform the Board of this, in writing, at least one week before the hearing so the Department may have the option to have legal counsel present to act on its behalf. Failure to give proper notice may result in your Hearing being postponed. If you need to cancel or postpone your Hearing please inform the Executive Secretary of the Board immediately. You can do this by phone at — call collect if outside of St.
You must inform the Board if you want to cancel or delay your Hearing. If you do not, the Board will hear the case without you, and make a decision based only on the information they have. You will not be given a decision at the end of the Hearing. The Board will send you a written decision within five days after a decision is made. It would be advisable to have a lawyer assist you in taking this step. Are my drugs covered?
What can patients do to help? All adults in a family must file a Revenue Canada tax return for the previous tax year to allow for income assessment for the plan. Fall within specific income thresholds. Have in cases where there are 2 applicants married, family unit valid tax returns for both adults on the application to verify total household income Access Plan Reassessment Recipient s may notify the Access Plan of any changes that could affect their eligibility for and degree of coverage under the program.
The Department of Health requires that both adults in a family file Revenue Canada tax return in the previous tax year in order for the individuals in the family to be assessed for coverage Assurance Plan Eligibility The Department of Health and Community Services re-evaluates financial entitlement annually and re-evaluates drug costs every 6 months.
Have high drug costs in relation to income. Have in cases where there are 2 applicants married, family unit valid tax returns for both adults on the application to verify total household income Assurance Plan Reassessment Recipient s may notify the Assurance Plan of any changes that could affect their eligibility for and degree of coverage under the program. Notification of prescription from prescriber identifying dosage and duration or pharmacy printout Upon receipt of required information the application is reviewed by a Financial Assessor.
Otherwise, the applicant will be required to provide the following information: Details of residency during the previous 10 years Status as a Canadian Citizen Date of Naturalization, if applicable Income for the previous 12 months Application must be signed by the applicant. How much time do I have to make an appeal to the Appeal Board? Who are the Appeal Board members? When will I receive notification from the Appeal Board about my appeal?
What will happen at the Appeal? This plan was formerly known as the Income Support Program. This plan provides coverage of eligible prescription drugs to residents 65 years of age and older who receive Old Age Security benefits and the Guaranteed Income Supplement GIS.
Coverage does not include professional i. 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 program is available to:. This plan offers protection for individuals and families against the financial burden of eligible high drug costs, whether be it from the cost of one extremely high-cost drug or the combined cost of different drugs. Depending on their income level, individuals and families will be assured that their annual out-of-pocket eligible drug costs will be capped at 5. In this case, you are required to bill your private insurance first.
The program covers most drugs that require a prescription, plus a small number of other over-the-counter items that do not legally require a prescription. Qualifying applicants will be responsible for a co-payment depending on their income levels and drug costs. Eligibility and co-payment rate are re-assessed every six months using the most recent income and drug cost data available. Service Standard : Upon receipt of an application and all necessary documentation for the Assurance Plan, a letter of eligibility will be posted by mail within 7 business days for 90 per cent of cases.
The Select Needs Plan provides per cent coverage for disease specific medications and supplies for residents with Cystic Fibrosis and Growth Hormone Deficiency. When the Department of Health and Community Services is notified by Eastern Health that a client has been diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis or Growth Hormone Deficiency they are given eligibility to the benefits offered under this plan.
Are my drugs covered? What can patients do to help? Information regarding the dental coverage can be obtained by calling
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