Seniors' Health Program

For residents of New Brunswick aged 65 & older

If you're age 65 or older and uninsured, you may qualify for the Medavie Blue Cross Seniors' Health Program for residents of New Brunswick, which provides prescription drug coverage and optional hospital and health benefits.

Who can apply?

Uninsured New Brunswickers 65 years of age or older may enrol.

When should I apply for coverage?

You will be accepted into the Seniors’ Prescription Drug Program if:

—you apply within 60 days following your 65th birthday, or

—you are older than age 65 and you apply within 60 days following the cancellation of a previous prescription drug plan, or

—you are older than age 65 and you apply within 60 days following gaining eligibility for NB Medicare as a new resident.

When does this program become effective?

If you apply within 60 days following your 65th birthday, coverage becomes effective on the first day of the month following your application. If you apply within 60 days following cancellation of another prescription drug plan, coverage becomes effective on the first day of the month following the cancellation date.

What if I am late applying?

If you did not apply within the 60-day limit, you may apply as a late applicant but are required to complete a medical questionnaire. You may or may not be accepted, based on your medical history.

To begin this process, call toll free: 1-800-565-0065

If you are a late applicant, your coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following the receipt of your application.

Download the application form:

Application form

Application for spouse

Or call toll-free:

1-800-565-0065

For more details and a comparison chart, please view the Seniors' Health Program booklet.

Optional Hospital & Health Coverage

To complement your drug coverage, consider adding hospital coverage and health benefits to design a plan to best suit your needs.

Hospital benefits

Hospital benefits cover 80% up to $50 per day up to a maximum of 90 days per year towards a semi-private or private hospital room. This plan does not provide hospitalization coverage for the first three months following enrolment.

Health coverage

Health coverage offers Basic and Enhanced plan options.

Both Basic and Enhanced health coverage include:

Diabetic test strips & lancets
Diabetic needles and syringes
Gradient pressure supports
Hearing aids
Braces, splints, orthotics
Custom-made ankle foot brace
Ostomy supplies
Prosthetic limbs
Breast prosthesis
Hair prosthesis
Tracheotomy supplies
Vision care
X-ray
Chiropractor
Podiatrist

Enhanced health coverage also includes:

Respiratory devices
Incontinent/catheter products
Accidental dental
Ambulance
Emergency drugs out of province but within Canada
Equipment rental
Nursing
Oxygen equipment
Oxygen
Blood glucose monitor
Orthopedic shoes & supplies
Eye prosthesis
Contact lenses due to disease
Psychologist
Massage Therapist
Osteopath
Physiotherapist
Speech Therapist

*Late Applicant Provision: There is a one year waiting period for certain benefits under Health Benefits coverage (Basic and Enhanced) if you do not apply within 60 days following your 65th birthday, or within 60 days following the termination date of other health benefits, or within 60 days of obtaining NB Medicare as a new resident

Rates

Prescription Drug Program

Monthly rate: $115

($15 co-pay per prescription)

Hospital & Health coverage

Monthly rate: $31.50

Health coverage

Basic Benefits, monthly rate: $10

Enhanced Benefits, monthly rate: $20

How do I apply?

Complete the application form and mail, email or fax us the form.

Download application form

Application form for spouse

Seniors’ Health Program
644 Main St., PO Box 220
Moncton, NB E1C 9N7

Telephone: 1-800-565-0065

Fax: 1-855-551-9984

Email: individual.sales @ medavie.bluecross.ca