Seniors’ Pharmacare Program
Seniors’ Pharmacare Program
The Nova Scotia Seniors’ Pharmacare program is a provincial drug insurance plan that helps members with the cost of their prescription drugs.
To become a member, you must live in Nova Scotia, have a valid Nova Scotia Health Card, be at least 65 years old, and not have prescription drug coverage under any other plan or programs.
Once you are enrolled, your Nova Scotia Health Card becomes your Pharmacare Card.
As a member, you will pay an annual premium based on your household income. You will also pay an annual copayment either at the pharmacy or directly to the Seniors’ Pharmacare Program.
Both the premium and the copayment amounts have annual maximums. The province covers the rest of the costs. You can calculate your Seniors’ Pharmacare premium using our online calculator.
Some members may be eligible for a reduced or waived premium.
Benefits
The Seniors' Pharmacare Program pays for drugs and some supplies, which are indicated as benefits in the Nova Scotia Formulary.
To be eligible for benefits under the Program, an individual must:
- Be a resident of Nova Scotia,
- Be age sixty-five (65) years and over,
- Have a valid Nova Scotia Health Card, and
- Not have prescription drug coverage under any other plan or program.
Enrolment
Program information and enrolment packages are mailed to residents with a valid Nova Scotia Health Card approximately three months prior to their 65th birthday. Program details can be found in our Seniors’ Pharmacare Program – Information Booklet. For more information or to receive an enrolment package, call 429-6565 (local) or 1-800-544-6191 (toll free) Monday to Friday.
Seniors' Pharmacare Program - Questions & Answers
Find answers to common questions about the Seniors’ Pharmacare Program.
Go to Seniors' Pharmacare Questions and Answers page.
Benefits and Reimbursement
Read common questions and answers to frequently asked questions about Pharmacare Program benefits and reimbursement.
Go to Benefits and Reimbursement page.
Forms
Registration Form (PDF) – Use this form to apply to the Seniors’ Pharmacare Program
Copayment Options Form (PDF) – Use this form to indicate how you want to pay your copayment
Billing Choices Form (PDF) – Use this form to indicate how you want to pay your premium
CRA Consent Form (PDF) – Complete this form to have your income verified by CRA
Contact
By Mail:
Nova Scotia Seniors’ Pharmacare Program
Nova Scotia Pharmacare Programs
PO Box 9322, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 6A1
You can still contact us by phone or email.
Toll-free phone: 1-800-544-6191 (in Nova Scotia)
Phone: 902-429-6565
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm