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FreeStyle Libre 2 coverage in Quebec

Is the FreeStyle Libre 2 system covered in Quebec?

Yes! Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 2 system is covered by the Public Prescription Drug Insurance Plan for those who meet specific criteria outlined by the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) (see more on this below).

For more details, visit the RAMQ website.

Am I eligible for coverage?

Under the RAMQ Prescription Drug Insurance Plan, the FreeStyle Libre 2 flash glucose monitoring system is reimbursed for the following people in Quebec:

1. Under 18 years of age with type 1 diabetes

2. 18 years of age and older, treated with intensive insulin therapy, and meet one or more of the following:

Failure to achieve the glycated hemoglobin (A1C) value adapted to the patient, despite optimal management of the disease

Frequent episodes of hypoglycemia during the past year, despite adherence to a blood sugar management plan

Inability to recognize or report symptoms of hypoglycemia

NOTE: Intensive insulin therapy is defined as treatment with an insulin pump or 3 or more insulin injections per day.

For more details, visit the RAMQ website.

What is covered?

Are there any limitations I should know about?

If you qualify for coverage, you will receive reimbursement for a six-month period to determine if the FreeStyle Libre 2 system is right for you. Requests for further coverage can be made through your prescribing physician. To help ensure you receive uninterrupted coverage, follow up with your healthcare provider before the initial coverage period ends.

How do I get reimbursed for the FreeStyle Libre 2 system?

Are there any out-of-pocket costs?

Who is eligible for the Public Prescription Drug Insurance Plan administered by the RAMQ?

You are generally eligible for Public Prescription Drug Insurance Plan if:

You do not have access to a private plan

You are age 65 and over and have not joined a private plan

You are a recipient of a financial assistance program with claim slip (carnet de réclamation)

You are a person under age 18 living in Québec and your parents do not have access to a private plan

You are a person under age 18 temporarily living in Québec for more than 6 months

How do I register for the Public Prescription Drug Insurance Plan?

Where can I find more information about the RAMQ Public Prescription Drug Insurance Plan?

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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See how easy it is to apply^4,5, set up³⁰, and use⁴ your FreeStyle Libre system for the first time and gain valuable insights¹⁷ into your glucose trends.

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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.

Understand Your Data

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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