Pharmacare – Boarding, Transportation, and Ostomy Program

Provided by: Government of Nova Scotia - Department of Health and Wellness

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Service 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 gas costs or shuttle/taxi service for travel to medical appointments
Funding to hospital outpatient hostels for those qualified applicants that need to stay in Halifax or Sydney during treatment
The cost of a travel escort if a patient cannot attend a medical appointment on their own
Cost of ostomy supplies if not covered by private healthcare insurance

Eligibility

Cancer patients with gross annual family income less than $35,000 per year

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

Complete and return an application form • Application forms can be found in each cancer centre or satellite clinic in Nova Scotia, or are available through a cancer patient navigator or social worker at each hospital