Take-Home Cancer Drug Fund

Provided by: Nova Scotia Health - Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program

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Service Description

A fund available through the Nova Scotia Health Authority Cancer Care Program that helps patients who are faced with very high costs for their take home cancer drugs.

Eligibility

To access the fund, patients must:
• Be a Nova Scotia resident with a valid Nova Scotia health card
• Be taking cancer drugs at home
• Have accessed all other sources of financial assistance available, including private, public, and manufacturer assistance programs
• Have out of pocket expenses for eligible take-home cancer drugs greater than 4% of net family income, found on line 236 of the Canada Revenue Agency’s Notice of Assessment
• Register with the Nova Scotia Family Pharmacare Program

Application Process

Call the take-home cancer drug coordinator, or your medication resource specialist, cancer patient navigator, or social worker

Documents Required

Valid Nova Scotia health card • Proof of family income

Fees

No fees to apply

Languages Offered

English

Coverage Area

Nova Scotia

Contact Details

Site Info

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Site Hours

Monday
8am–5pm
Tuesday
8am–5pm
Wednesday
8am–5pm
Thursday
8am–5pm
Friday
8am–5pm

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Coverage Area

Nova Scotia