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Rollout of national pharmacare

Group Insurance April 17, 2025
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The Pharmacare Act came into force on October 10, 2024, establishing a framework to ensure universal access to certain drugs for all Canadians.

Some provinces have already announced their implementation timelines:

  • Manitoba: April 15, 2025
  • Prince Edward Island: May 1, 2025
  • Yukon: January 2026
  • British Columbia: March 2026

Other provinces are expected to announce their plans following ongoing negotiations.

 

Impact for group insurance drug claims

We are currently working with our pharmacy service provider to ensure that claims for covered drugs are submitted directly to the provinces.

No action is required on the part of plan administrators. The drug claim system will be operational when the new plan is implemented in each province.

We will be sending out a communiqué to group insurance plan administrators on April 21.

See the French version of this communiqué.

 

Since 1941, organizations wanting to go beyond traditional plan management have been able to rely on our group insurance and retirement savings experts across the country.

They benefit not only from their expertise, but also from service that provides unparalleled peace of mind and a strategic approach that turns their benefits into a competitive advantage.

 

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