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I am moving to Canada in August with my partner on a 2 year working holiday visa.
I have done quite a lot of research into diabetic supplies availability and still slightly confused on the insurance/costings.
We are planning on moving to the Banff/Canmore area in Alberta and wondered if anyone had any advice on this province?
I have read up on the Alberta healthcare plan which I understand I can sign up for within 3 months of arriving which covers supplies up to $600 but not insulin?
Is there a preferred insurance company for insulin/ test strips?
From viewing Canadian pharmacy websites insulin seams quite reasonable just to purchase however test strips seem super expensive!
I will be taking quite a bit with me so will probably wait to see if I get any insurance with employment.
Any advice would be appreciated!
I have done quite a lot of research into diabetic supplies availability and still slightly confused on the insurance/costings.
We are planning on moving to the Banff/Canmore area in Alberta and wondered if anyone had any advice on this province?
I have read up on the Alberta healthcare plan which I understand I can sign up for within 3 months of arriving which covers supplies up to $600 but not insulin?
Is there a preferred insurance company for insulin/ test strips?
From viewing Canadian pharmacy websites insulin seams quite reasonable just to purchase however test strips seem super expensive!
I will be taking quite a bit with me so will probably wait to see if I get any insurance with employment.
Any advice would be appreciated!