Public coverage for the FreeStyle Libre 2 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 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 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 March 14, 2023, Manitoba Health has expanded coverage of the FreeStyle Libre 2 system to eligible Manitobans who meet specific criteria.¶
To learn more and understand if you are eligible for coverage under Manitoba Health, visit the Manitoba Pharmacare Program and search for “FreeStyle Libre 2” or speak to your healthcare provider.
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 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.
Coverage in the Yukon††
Yukoners over 4 years of age with Type 1 Diabetes.
To learn more and understand if you are eligible for coverage in the Yukon, 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 BC‡‡
The British Columbia PharmaCare program provides public coverage for FreeStyle Libre 2 as a Limited Coverage benefit to those who meet criteria.‡‡
To learn more and understand if you are eligible for coverage in BC, visit the BC Pharmacare website, or 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.
Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB)§§
Effective April 25, 2023, the Non-Insured Health Benefits program, managed by Indigenous Services Canada, provides FreeStyle Libre 2 coverage to eligible First Nations and Inuit clients who meet specific criteria.§§
To learn more and understand if you are eligible for coverage under the NIHB program, visit the NIHB website or speak to your healthcare provider.
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.
We’ve created a toolkit with lots of helpful resources and facts in support of expanded coverage for continuous glucose monitoring systems in your community.
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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 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.
¶ For patients living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, who are currently on both basal and bolus insulin or using an insulin pump.
** 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 people over 4 years of age with Type 1 Diabetes.
‡‡ BC Residents 4 years of age or older living with diabetes, who require multiple daily injections, or insulin pump therapy, and have one of the following symptoms: hypoglycemia unawareness, frequent and unpredictable hypoglycemic episodes, unpredictable swings in blood glucose, at least one functional restriction that inhibits the use of blood glucose test strips, an occupation where hypoglycemia presents a significant safety risk.
§§ FreeStyle Libre 2 system (reader and sensors) is a limited use benefit for individuals who are currently managing their diabetes with insulin.
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.
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