Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said Saturday that a federal plan that will cover most prescription contraceptives and diabetes medicine in Canada will be rolled out soon.
was tabled last month. The first phase of its rollout will be included in the upcoming 2024 budget, Freeland said Saturday in an appearance at a Toronto pharmacy to highlight the plan.
According to a news release issued by the Department of Finance, existing healthcare spending will be enhanced in provinces and territories to cover the full costs. Diabetic medications that will be covered include insulin, metformin, Sulfonylureas and SGLT-2 inhibitors, which can cost up to $1,700 per-year. Medical equipment used by diabetics will not be included in the coverage.
When pressed on how the federal government will be able to get all the provinces and territories – which are responsible for health care – on board with the plan, Freeland pointed out there were also similar concerns with the federal government's child care program and said she's confident all governments will want the same thing.
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