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Prescription drug coverage in New Brunswick: public plans and how to enrol

The public prescription drug plans of New Brunswick, who they cover and how to register, from the official pages. Private insurance and the federal Non-Insured Health Benefits are separate.

Public drug plans

New Brunswick Drug Plan: income-based plan for uninsured residents with a valid Medicare card (also for people whose private plan has hit its limit or does not cover the drug); members pay monthly premiums and a 30% co-payment up to a maximum per prescription, both based on income. New residents need Medicare first (it begins the first day of the third month after you establish residence). One application per family; the application package is mailed 60 days before you turn 65. Seniors receiving the GIS are covered under a separate seniors plan. 1-800-332-3692.

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Deductibles, premiums, co-payments and income limits change every year or program year and some pages are older: they are mostly not listed here, so confirm on the official page. Use private insurance first when you have it (public plans are the payer of last resort). First Nations and Inuit may qualify for the federal Non-Insured Health Benefits. Rules, fees and programs change and were read on 2026-11-14: confirm with the official source. General information, not legal advice. Quebec follows its own rules: see atlasquebec.ca.

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