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<blockquote data-quote="scotteric" data-source="post: 1841738" data-attributes="member: 453103"><p>I live in Ontario, so I can't speak to what is available in Alberta, but what I can say is generally private insurance isn't helpful for diabetes supplies unless you have insurance through your employer. I am self-employed and just buy insulin over the counter because it is cheaper than what I would pay if I had to pay private insurance premiums, and no plan I have found offers enough coverage for a type 1 diabetic anyway. My province covers 75% of the cost of test strips, up to a maximum of $1000 or so, and covers pumps and supplies. I'm sure Alberta has programs that offer some assistance. Despite being a country with universal hospital care, we do not have national pharmacare like the NHS unfortunately.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="scotteric, post: 1841738, member: 453103"] I live in Ontario, so I can't speak to what is available in Alberta, but what I can say is generally private insurance isn't helpful for diabetes supplies unless you have insurance through your employer. I am self-employed and just buy insulin over the counter because it is cheaper than what I would pay if I had to pay private insurance premiums, and no plan I have found offers enough coverage for a type 1 diabetic anyway. My province covers 75% of the cost of test strips, up to a maximum of $1000 or so, and covers pumps and supplies. I'm sure Alberta has programs that offer some assistance. Despite being a country with universal hospital care, we do not have national pharmacare like the NHS unfortunately. [/QUOTE]
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