- Food supplements are covered when medically required.
- A prescription drug is defined as a recognized therapeutic agent that has restricted access under the federal Food and Drug Act or the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Coverage in this category includes professional dispensing fees.
- Medical surgical supplies include body supports, prosthetic garments, ostomy supplies, hand inhalers and nebulizers, syringes and glucose test kits, oxygen supply, dressings, and bandages for chronic and recurrent conditions.
- Medical equipment includes respiratory equipment, manually operated hospital beds, manually operated wheelchairs, walking aids, grab bars and support rails, commodes and glucometers.
- Other equipment or devices that are medically necessary may be covered at the discretion of the Director and subject to prior approval.
