Yes! The FreeStyle Libre 2 system is covered by the Chronic Disease and Disability Benefit program for people who meet certain criteria (see more on this below).
Yes! The FreeStyle Libre 2 system is covered by the Chronic Disease and Disability Benefit program for people who meet certain criteria (see more on this below).
You may qualify for public reimbursement if you are:
Your healthcare professional applies to the program for you. In the application, they will include your chronic condition and what medications or equipment you need.
You may qualify for the Chronic Disease and Disability Benefits program if you have a chronic disease or disability and you are under the age of 65.
To learn more, refer to the Chronic Disease and Disability Benefits Brochure (PDF 400 KB).
If you have private health insurance (for example, through your employer), you have to submit claims to that insurer first. You can only get coverage from the Chronic Disease and Disability Benefits Program for items not covered by other insurance.
First, talk to your healthcare professional to get a prescription. If you qualify for reimbursement under Yukon Health and Wellness, your healthcare provider will submit a Special Authority request to Yukon Health and Wellness on your behalf. Upon approval of your request, your claim for the FreeStyle Libre 2 system will be processed like any other claim at the local pharmacy.
There is an annual deductible with this program. For more information, send an email to yukon.healthcare@yukon.ca.
If you purchased the FreeStyle Libre 2 system before registering for the Chronic Disease and Disability Benefits Program, you’ll need to submit a claim within a year of purchase. Along with your claim, you’ll need to include:
Keep in mind that even if your application is approved, you will still need to pay a deductible. For more information, please refer to the Chronic Disease and Disability Benefits Brochure (PDF 400 KB).
Visit the Chronic Disease and Disability Benefits Program website or download the Chronic Disease And Disability Benefits Brochure, PDF (400 kb) to learn more.
Talk to your pharmacist or check with your private plan administrator to see if you’re eligible for coverage for the FreeStyle Libre 2 system.
The FreeStyle Libre 2 flash glucose monitoring system is indicated for measuring interstitial fluid glucose levels in people aged 4 years and older with diabetes mellitus. Always read and follow the label/insert.
The FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system is indicated for measuring interstitial fluid glucose levels in adults aged 18 years and older with diabetes mellitus. Always read and follow the label/insert.
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