Find out if you’re covered - see below which provinces reimburse the FreeStyle Libre system.
Coverage in Ontario*
The Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) program provides public reimbursement for the FreeStyle Libre system for Ontario residents who manage diabetes with insulin.
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.
Coverage in Quebec†
Quebec provides public reimbursement for the FreeStyle Libre sensors, covered by the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ),‡ for Quebec residents 18 years or older with experience in diabetes self-management and managing diabetes with insulin.†
Visit the RAMQ site or speak with your healthcare provider to learn more and find out if you are covered.
If you are a resident of Quebec and meet the requirements above, here are the 5 simple steps to get reimbursed by RAMQ:
Coverage in the Yukon§
Yukoners over 18 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.
Coverage in PEI¶
Effective June 1, 2022, the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system is reimbursed under the Prince Edward Island Pharmacare under their provincial Diabetes Glucose Sensor Program. Those eligible must be 18 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.
Coverage in Manitoba**
As of March 14, 2023, Manitoba Health has expanded coverage of the FreeStyle Libre 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” or speak to your healthcare provider.
Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB)††
Effective April 25, 2023, the Non-Insured Health Benefits program, managed by Indigenous Services Canada, provides FreeStyle Libre 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.
See if you’re covered for the next-generation FreeStyle Libre 2 system
The FreeStyle Libre 2 system is publicly covered by several provinces in Canada and by most private health insurance plans.
The FreeStyle LibreLink 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.
† For residents of Quebec, the following two criteria must be met: intensive insulin therapy (insulin pump treatment or ≥3 insulin injections per day), and frequent hypoglycemic events during the last year.
‡ Official Mark of the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec.
§ For people over 18 years of age with type 1 diabetes.
¶ Those eligible for reimbursement in Prince Edward Island must be 18 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 patients living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, who are currently on both basal and bolus insulin or using an insulin pump.
†† FreeStyle Libre 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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