Medical support

The Medical Care Plan coverage is designed to cover the cost of medical services for people who live in the province.

The Medical Transportation Assistance Program (MTAP) provides financial help to beneficiaries of the Medical Care Plan (MCP) who incur substantial out-of-pocket travel costs to access specialized insured medical services which are not available in their immediate area of residence and/or within the Province.

The Prenatal-Early Childhood Nutrition Supplement (PECNS) can give you $150 each month if you are a pregnant mother living on a low income or have a child under the age of five. It will help with the cost of extra food during pregnancy and infancy. You must be a permanent resident of Newfoundland and Labrador.

The Prescription Drug Program (NLPDP) can help you pay for some prescription medications. The plan will pay for costs where the services are not or no longer paid for by a third party.

If you need help with daily living activities, the Provincial Home Support Program provides financial help to help you live independently in your home for as long as possible.

The Special Assistance Program - Medical equipment and supplies will give you basic medical supplies and equipment to help with your daily living activities if you are eligible.

If you are caring for a child younger than 18 with a disability, the Special Child Welfare Allowance Program helps you buy items and/or services which are needed due to your child’s disability. The amount of monthly help for your family is determined through a financial needs test.

Therapeutic and Professional Services professional staff can help people living with disabilities with a variety of services.

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.