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Status First Nations people in B.C. will begin health coverage under a tailored version of the provincial pharmacare system on Sunday, marking the first time a province takes over health care coverage for that group.
Since 1979, First Nations people in B.C. have been covered under Canada Health’s Non-Insured Health Benefits program, which provides coverage for prescription medications, dental and medical supplies.
The FNHA version of Pharmacare, called “Plan W,” will be slightly different than that of the rest of the province.
FNHA clients who need prescription medications will instead have to provide their status card and care card and will receive their prescription medication for free, covered by Pharmacare.
Read more…https://www.vicnews.com/news/143000-first-nations-to-switch-to-tailored-b-c-pharmacare-plan/