You could be covered!

Public coverage for the FreeStyle Libre 2 flash glucose monitoring system is now available in many provinces across Canada.

Coverage in Ontario*

Effective November 30, 2021, the FreeStyle Libre 2 system is reimbursed under the Ontario Drug Benefit program* for those who manage their diabetes with insulin. For information about the listing, visit the ODB website here.

To learn more and understand if you are eligible for coverage in Ontario, visit the ODB website here or speak to your doctor or pharmacist.

Most private insurance providers also cover the FreeStyle Libre 2 system. Talk to your insurance provider or your plan administrator to find out if you're covered.

Coverage in Quebec

The Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) is now covering the FreeStyle Libre 2 flash glucose monitoring system for those who meet specific criteria.

To learn more and understand how you may be eligible for coverage in Quebec, speak to your prescribing physician or pharmacist.

Most private insurance providers also cover the FreeStyle Libre 2 system. Talk to your insurance provider or your plan administrator to find out if you're covered.

Coverage in Saskatchewan§

The FreeStyle Libre 2 flash glucose monitoring system is covered under the Saskatchewan government-sponsored drug plan for those between the ages of 4 and 17 who manage their diabetes with insulin or have hyperinsulinism.

To learn more and understand if you are eligible for coverage in Saskatchewan, speak to your prescribing physician or pharmacist.

Most private insurance providers also cover the FreeStyle Libre 2 system. Talk to your insurance provider or your plan administrator to find out if you're covered.

Coverage in Manitoba

As of September 28, 2021, the FreeStyle Libre 2 flash glucose monitoring system is reimbursed under the Manitoba Pharmacare Program for individuals 25 years old and younger who meet eligibility criteria (PDF 488 kB).

Most private insurance providers also cover the FreeStyle Libre 2 system. Talk to your insurance provider or your plan administrator to find out if you're covered.

Coverage in PEI**

Effective June 1, 2022, the FreeStyle Libre 2 flash glucose monitoring system is reimbursed under the Prince Edward Island Pharmacare under their newly created provincial Diabetes Glucose Sensor Program. Those eligible must be 4 years of age or older, on multiple daily injections of insulin (three or more) or using an insulin pump, and must be enrolled in the Diabetes Glucose Sensor Program.

Most private insurance providers also cover the FreeStyle Libre 2 system. Talk to your insurance provider or your plan administrator to find out if you're covered.

The FreeStyle Libre 2 app is only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. Please check the Compatibility Guide (PDF 69 kB) for more information about device compatibility before using the app.

 

* For people managing diabetes with insulin.

† To be eligible for FreeStyle Libre 2 reimbursement in Quebec, the criteria are as follows: under the age of 18 and living with type 1 diabetes; over the age of 18, living with diabetes and meets the following two criteria: is on intensive insulin therapy (insulin pump treatment or ≥3 insulin injections per day), and has frequent hypoglycemic events during the last year, despite adherence to a blood sugar management plan.

‡ Official Mark of the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec.

§ The FreeStyle Libre 2 flash glucose monitoring system is covered under the Saskatchewan government-sponsored drug plan for those between the ages of 4 and 17 who manage their diabetes with insulin or have hyperinsulinism.

¶ As of September 28, 2021, the FreeStyle Libre 2 flash glucose monitoring system is reimbursed under the Manitoba Pharmacare Program for individuals 25 years old and younger who meet eligibility criteria (PDF 488 kB) including a referral from a specialist.

** Those eligible for reimbursement in Prince Edward Island must be 4 years of age or older, be taking three or more daily injections of insulin or using an insulin pump, and must be enrolled in the Diabetes Glucose Sensor Program.

†† For clients between the ages of 2-19 managing their diabetes with intensive insulin, or clients of all ages with type 1 diabetes.

The FreeStyle Libre 2 flash glucose monitoring system is indicated for measuring interstitial fluid glucose levels in people aged 4 years and older with diabetes mellitus. Always read and follow the label/insert.

The FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system is indicated for measuring interstitial fluid glucose levels in adults aged 18 years and older with diabetes mellitus. Always read and follow the label/insert.