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Prescription drug coverage in Newfoundland and Labrador: public plans and how to enrol

The public prescription drug plans of Newfoundland and Labrador, 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

Newfoundland and Labrador Prescription Drug Program (NLPDP): Foundation Plan (100% coverage for people receiving income support, no application), 65Plus Plan (OAS and GIS recipients, dispensing fee up to $6, usually automatic; landed immigrants 65 or older apply separately) and the Access Plan (income-tested for low-income individuals and families; the page lists net annual income limits of $27,151 single, $30,009 couple and $42,870 family with children, but that page is old: confirm). Application forms from pharmacies, doctors' offices or 1-888-859-3535.

Official page ↗

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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