Yes! The FreeStyle Libre 2 system is covered under Alberta government-sponsored drug programs for eligible patients. See more on eligibility below.
FreeStyle Libre 2 Coverage in Alberta
Provincial reimbursement criteria includes Alberta residents 18 years of age and over living with diabetes that require:
- Ongoing use of insulin pump therapy, OR:
- A basal insulin AND a bolus insulin; OR
- A premixed insulin.
Reimbursement criteria for Alberta residents living with diabetes under 18 years of age that require:
- Ongoing use of any insulin or insulin pump therapy
To learn more about Alberta’s coverage of the FreeStyle Libre 2 system, visit the Alberta Drug Benefit List (PDF 275 KB).
Learn more about Non-Group Coverage (Group 1)
Learn more about Coverage for Seniors (Group 66)
Learn more about Palliative Coverage (Group 20514, Please note you may have Group 1 or Group 66 coverage)
Learn more about Child and Family Services (Group 20403)
Learn more about Alberta Child Health Benefit (Group 20400)
Learn more about Children and Youth Services (Group 19824)
Learn more about Income Support (Group 19823)
Learn more about Alberta Human Services (AISH) (Group 19823)
Learn more about Alberta Adult Health Benefit (AAHB) (Group 23609)
Coverage includes the FreeStyle Libre 2 system sensors and reader.
Eligible individuals will have coverage for up to a maximum of 1 reader per 3-year benefit period and 26 sensors for each benefit year.
First, talk to your healthcare professional to get a prescription. If you qualify for reimbursement under an Alberta government-sponsored health benefit plan, your claim for the FreeStyle Libre 2 system will be processed like any other claim at the local pharmacy.
Coverage for the FreeStyle Libre 2 system varies across different Alberta Health plans. For detailed information about cost coverage, deductibles, and co-payments, please visit this link to learn more.
Visit the Alberta Health website to learn more.
Not sure if you’re covered?
Talk to your pharmacist or check with your private plan administrator to see if you’re eligible for coverage for the FreeStyle Libre 2 system.
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FreeStyle Libre is easy. MyFreeStyle makes it even easier.
Join the over 70,000 Canadians today to get the most out of your FreeStyle Libre system. You will get co-pay and insurance information, dedicated customer care, educational support on your FreeStyle journey and much more.
Every glucose reading tells a story.
FreeStyle Libre gives you a complete picture17 of where your glucose is and where it’s headed so you can see what affects your glucose levels.
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.
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