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 under the program:. The Foundation Plan. The 65Plus Plan. The Access Plan. The Assurance Plan. The Select Needs PlanThe 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.For more information:Visit the websiteDisclaimer: The MS Society is an independent, voluntary health agency and does not approve, endorse or recommend any specific product or therapy but provides information to assist individuals in making their own decisions. For specific information and advice, please consult your personal physician.
Affordable Health & Dental PlansWe offer health plans that:. Have no medical questions. Are guaranteed acceptance. Come with instant, online.Healthand dental coverage starting from $61.70 per month! Medical and Hospital ServicesMCP covers the following medical services:. Medically necessary physician and hospital visits (accommodations and meals). Home visits may also be covered.
Surgical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (including anesthetic supplies and services). Medically necessary pre-care and post-care.
Maternity care. Radiology (X-ray) interpretive services. Some medically necessary dental-surgical procedures when performed in a hospital by a dentist or oral surgeon.For the full MCP Payment Schedule please click.Ambulance services: there is a standard $115 fee per ground ambulance trip and $130 fee for an air ambulance trip. Residents receiving Income AssistanceMAY have the ground cost covered by the Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment.The following medical costs are not covered by MCP:.
Physician travel times and any related expenses. Prescription drugs and vaccines (drug coverage MAY be available if you qualify for the Prescription Drug Program, see below). Medical examinations required by a third party. Advice from a doctor over the phone. Eye examinations (for corrective lenses), glasses and contact lenses.
Paramedical services e.g. Acupuncture, chiropractor, optometrist, osteopath, naturopath, podiatrist and physiotherapist services. Services that are not medically required such as cosmetic surgeries. Reversal of a sterilization procedure.
Prescription Drug Assistance Program
Sex changes UNLESS recommended by the Clarke Institute of Psychiatry. Routine dental services (e.g. Cleanings, scalings, fillings, etc.) UNLESS you are covered by one of the specialty dental programs listed below. Hypnotherapy. Drug and alcohol addiction treatment OUTSIDE of Canada.Special Assistance ProgramThis is a special provincial program that offers assistance to qualified residents for basic medical supplies and equipment that assists withday-to-day tasks and activities. For eligibility information please click.
Newfoundland And Labrador Prescription Drug Program Formulary
Dental ServicesThe only dental services that are covered for all residents regardless of age are surgical procedures that are deemed medically necessary (via the SurgicalDental Program). For these services to be covered they must be performed in a hospital by a dentist or an oral surgeon. Note that there are exceptions if youqualify for one of the specialty programs listed below.