This program does not cover the cost of diabetes medications, only supplies.

Note!

Notice of Assessment

A senior who needs help paying for diabetic supplies?  Uninsured  under the Seniors’ Health Benefit Program, then the Department of Social Development may be able to help you while you wait under the Diabetic supplies for seniors benefit.

Diabetic supplies for seniors

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Resident of New Brunswick aged 19 to 64 years with a long-term disability, and in need of support?  The Disability Support Program can provide you with personalized, flexible disability supports to create your own personal disability support plans.

Disability Support Program

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The Emergency Food and Fuel Benefit ensures your basic needs are met. It is part of a broader social assistance program aimed at reducing poverty and promoting social inclusion in the province.

Emergency Fuel and Food Benefit

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Proof of income

Proof of Expenses / cost estimates

Are you having trouble paying to heat your home?  You may qualify for the Emergency Fuel Benefit which can be used for any type of heat. You must show you have used up all your other options and are still unable to pay your heating bill.

Emergency Fuel Benefit

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Are you a senior in New Brunswick and you need help paying for footcare services?  You can apply through the Income Assistance Program-Footcare Services or through the Long-Term Care Program-Footcare Services.

Footcare Services in New Brunswick

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Health card

Client of Social Development needing help paying for health services or medical supplies Health Services can help. The programs can loan or buy equipment for you or cover the cost of medical services and supplies to meet your basic health and safety needs.

Health Services

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The Home Completion Loan Program gives repayable loans up to $40,000 starting at 0% interest for families with incomes less than $40,000 per year to help you complete your partially built home.

Home Completion Loan Program

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If you an individual or family with total household income below $40,000 and you are planning to buy or build a modest first home, the Home Ownership Program may be able to help you with a repayable loan.

Home Ownership Program

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If you need help with activities like getting dressed, bathing, managing your medication, light housekeeping or assistance with meal time you may qualify for Home Support Services to help.  You may also qualify for financial help with the cost of services.

Home Support Services

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If you own and live in a home in need of major repairs, if your home lacks basic facilities or you need to modify your home for aging parents or people living with a disability, you may qualify for a forgivable loan through the Homeowner Repair Program.

Homeowner Repair Program

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If you are a homeowner and you need disabled accessible modifications to your home, you may qualify to get a forgivable loan up to a maximum of $10,000 or up to $24,000 for a secondary suite or extension.

Housing Assistance for Persons with Disabilities

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Looking for help to stay in your own home? Or do you want to explore other options such as caregiver supports or residential services. The Long Term Care Program can help you find services and financial help to meet your specific care needs and goals.

Long Term Care Program

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Social Insurance Number

Are you 60 years old or older, living on a low income and need financial help?  You may be able to get $400 each year from the Low-income Seniors’ Benefit to help.

Low-income Seniors’ Benefit

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Automatic benefit

Do you have children under the age of 18 years? The Canada Child Benefit and the New Brunswick Child Tax Benefit can help increase your income.

New Brunswick Child Tax Benefits

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Do you need help with the cost of drugs for a rare disease?  If you are permanent resident of New Brunswick with a valid Medicare card you may be able to get help from the New Brunswick Drugs for Rare Diseases Plan.

New Brunswick Drugs for Rare Diseases Plan

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Are you a senior who needs some home modifications that will help you stay in your own home or to live with a loved one? The New Brunswick Seniors' Home Renovation Tax Credit can help you get a tax refund of up to $1,000 for improvements you make.

New Brunswick Seniors’ Home Renovation Tax Credit

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Apply to have your rent reduced to 30% of the adjusted household income if you can demonstrate your need.  The Public housing program helps households in need get affordable, adequate and suitable rental housing.

Public Housing Program

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Do you need basic equipment like a walker, crutches, or rehab equipment to be safer or more independent at home? The Red Cross Equipment Loan Programs can give you free basic and specialized equipment for as long as you need it.

Red Cross Equipment Loan Programs

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Apply to have your rent reduced to 30% of your household income.  The Rent Supplement Assistance Program helps households in need get affordable, adequate and suitable rental accommodation by subsidizing rent.

Rent Supplement Assistance Program

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The Rural and Native Basic Shelter Rental Program helps households in need get affordable, adequate and suitable rental housing in rural communities, and can lower your rent to 30% of your household income.

Rural and Native Basic Shelter Rental Program

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Are you a senior in New Brunswick with a valid Medicare card and you don’t have coverage through another drug plan?  You may qualify for the New Brunswick Prescription Drug Program or the New Brunswick Drug Plan.

Seniors’ Prescription Drug Plans

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In financial need the Social Assistance Program provides you with help to meet your basic needs such as food, rent, utilities and clothing. The program may also help you with other needs such as childcare, transportation, prescription drugs and more

Social Assistance Program

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Do you need help beyond what is given by Social Assistance? You may be able to get Special Benefits.

Special benefits and supplements

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Need financial aid for your post-secondary studies? The Government of New Brunswick and the Government of Canada work together to provide student financial assistance. Loans, grants and bursaries are available.

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