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Medical support

These benefits can help you pay for the costs of medical care, like drugs or special equipment.

Common medical support benefits

New Brunswick

If you need help with the cost of certain drugs for specific rare diseases, you may be eligible for the New Brunswick Drugs for Rare Diseases Plan. You must be a permanent resident in New Brunswick and have a valid Medicare card.

Easy application

Tax filing not required

New Brunswick

Seniors' Prescription Drug Plans help people aged 65 or older who don’t have coverage with the cost of prescription drugs. There are two plans: The New Brunswick Prescription Drug Program and the New Brunswick Drug Plan.

Easy application

Tax filing not required

New Brunswick

If you are in financial need, the Social Assistance Program can 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.

Easy application

Tax filing not required

Federal

The Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program provides eligible First Nations and Inuit clients with coverage for a range of health benefits that are not covered through other social programs, private insurance plans, or provincial or territorial health insurance.

Easy application

Tax filing not required