As well as writing you a prescription, your doctor, nurse practitioner or prescribing pharmacist will need to complete an exception status request form. They will need some of your personal information to complete the form such as your Nova Scotia Health Card number, diabetes diagnosis, device requested, and the eligibility criteria met Once submitted, exception status coverage requests are usually processed within 7-10 days
Download the Exception Status form here
Your prescribing doctor, nurse or pharmacist should mail or fax your completed exception status coverage request form to:
Nova Scotia Pharmacare Programs
P.O. Box 500
Halifax, NS B3J 2S1
Fax: (902) 496-4440
When your request for coverage is approved, you and your healthcare provider will be notified by letter.
If seeking coverage through the Sensor-Based Glucose Monitoring (SBGM) Program, you will also need to complete an enrolment form to establish your eligibility & annual deductible amount. It should take 1 to 2 weeks to get registered in the program. Nova Scotians with a yearly household income less than $60,000 will not have to pay a deductible. Households with incomes between $60,000 and $150,000 will pay a deductible between $500 and $1,000 annually.