- Description
- A provincial program that helps eligible Nova Scotia residents undergoing cancer treatment with assistance for costs related to boarding, transportation, and ostomy supply needs including:
- Either mileage costs or shuttle/taxi service for travel to medical appointments
- Boarding assistance will be considered for residents who must travel more than 50km one way from their home to treatment centre
- The boarding and/or transportation cost of a travel escort, who, in the opinion of a physician is considered essential
- Cost of ostomy supplies if not covered by private healthcare insurance
- Eligibility
- Residents of Nova Scotia who are cancer patients and have a valid Nova Scotia health card and a gross annual family income of $35,000 per year, or less
Must have a valid Nova Scotia health card * Cannot be receiving transportation assistance for medical appointments from any other government service * Please contact Medavie for further details on eligibility - Application Process
- Please call for more information
* Application form is available on the website
- Toll Free
- 1-888-894-5353 - Within Nova Scotia
- General Inquiries
- 902-496-7011
- Fax
- 902-490-2275
- Web Site
- Visit Website
- Email
- bto_programs@medavie.bluecross.ca
- Mailing Address
- PO Box 500
Halifax, NS, B3J 2S1
Canada - Languages
- English
* French - Fees
- No fees for program
* However, patients may be required to pay upfront for services and then apply to be reimbursed - Documents Required
- Nova Scotia health card
* Proof of annual family income - Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Address
- 230 Brownlow Avenue, This Location Offers Drop Box Services Only
Dartmouth, NS, B3B 0G5
Administers Nova Scotia Medical Services Insurance (MSI) programs on behalf of the Government of Nova Scotia's Department of Health and Wellness.
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Mon
8am to 5pm
Tue
8am to 5pm
Wed
8am to 5pm
Thu
8am to 5pm
Fri
8am to 5pm
- Service Area
- Nova Scotia
