Health related supports
Newfoundland and Labrador Prescription Drug Program (NLPDP): The Newfoundland and Labrador Prescription Drug Program (NLPDP) offers financial support for the purchase of eligible prescription medications for persons who live in the province. There are five main plans under the program: The Foundation Plan, The 65Plus Plan, The Access Plan, The Assurance Plan and The Select Needs Plan.
Foundation-based assistance
Cancer Care Foundation – Newfoundland and Labrador: The Newfoundland and Labrador’s Cancer Care Foundation’s Patient and Family Support Fund provides financial support to eligible cancer patients, in order to help with added expenses. This support lets patients to focus on their treatment.
Transportation assistance
Air Daffodil – Labrador, Newfoundland | Community Service Locator: The Air Daffodil Program is provided by charitable donors for people in Labrador, living with Cancer who have to travel for a cancer care appointment. This program grants patients three return flights, per client, per fiscal year that can be shared between the client and an escort if needed. For more information, consult the hyperlinked website.
Medical transportation Assistance Program: Patients that are required to travel for Specialized Insured Medical Services unavailable in their area of residence may be eligible to receive financial assistance through Medical Transportation Assistance Program (MTAP). For more information on the assisted costs, check out the linked website.
Wheels of Hope – Volunteer Driving Program | Community Service Locator: The Canadian Cancer Society’s Wheels of Hope Transportation Program gives people living with cancer rides to and from their treatment appointments, with the help of volunteer drivers. There is an annual registration fee for new patients; however, patients below the age of 18 are exempt.
Food Banks
Community Food Sharing Association: Community Food Sharing Association is the pivotal agency for food distribution to the hungry in Newfoundland and Labrador. To find food, use this link.
Income Supports
Income Support Benefits in Newfoundland and Labrador consist of basic and non-basic financial assistance.
Basic Benefits:
- Family and Individual Benefit (to help with expenses like food, clothing, personal care, household maintenance and utilities)
- Shelter (including rent and mortgage)
Non-Basic Benefits (eligibility may differ based on your personal circumstances)
- Municipal tax payments
- Eye exams and prescription glasses
- Private childcare (related to employment or training)
- Expenses for burials
To be eligible for income support, a person must be 18 years of age; be a resident of Newfoundland and Labrador; complete and send in an application for benefits; be deemed eligible based on a financial assessment. For more information, click here.
Disability Supports
The Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit: The Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit provides up to $400 per month to individuals who qualify ($4,800 per year). The monthly amount is available for Persons with Disabilities aged 18-64 who are eligible for the Government of Canada’s Disability Tax Credit (DTC).
Medical Equipment
Special Assistance Program – Medical Equipment and Supplies: A provincial program that provides medical supplies and equipment to help with activities of daily living for individuals residing in the community who qualify for the program. Benefits of the program include the following:
- Medical supplies (including dressings, catheters and incontinent supplies)
- Oxygen and related equipment and supplies
- Orthotics like braces and burn garments
- Equipment including wheelchairs, commodes or walkers
Canada’s Online Mastectomy Shop: At this moment, a provincial program covering Breast Prostheses/Mastectomy products does not exist.
Pediatric Resources
Dr. Jack Hand Legacy Foundation: Funds raised go towards helping families with financial assistance for medical expenses like travel and hospital expenses, medical practitioner costs and expensive prescription drugs. They will also help to pay for food costs, accommodations, and travel needed for treatment.
Fuel the Care: This program supplies fuel gift cards to families who travel for their child’s medical treatment. Families can apply by getting in touch with the social work departments at partner hospitals.