Dr. Hinshaw said the death underscores the potential risk for young people from a disease that can cause severe symptoms, or even death, in young and otherwise healthy patients. Juiciest. Schedule of Medical Benefits (SOMB) is the fee schedule and list of medical benefits insured under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan. Public-health officials have said older patients with pre-existing health conditions are most at risk, but they have also warned that young people should not think they are immune. She noted that wide spread of the disease is not necessarily a bad thing since it will eventually result in “herd immunity.” But how many will die depends on how many get sick all at the same time, and to what degree those numbers overwhelm the ability of Canada’s health system to care for people. Canadian banks announced a mortgage deferral program over two weeks ago in a move to help those hurt by the steps taken to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. 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If you are returning to Canada from anywhere, you need to self-isolate: Here’s how, Explainer: What you need to know about COVID-19 and its toll around the world. "If they end up getting sick from not filling all their prescriptions — if they end up in the hospital. The dispensing fee cost varies widely from pharmacy to pharmacy – and all you have to do is phone and ask. The local health unit believes the outbreak at Pinecrest Nursing Home in Bobcaygeon is the largest in the province, with at least 24 staff members also infected. "Some people were certainly wanting to get as much medication as they could," he said. Please contact your Pension and Benefits Advisor with any questions. We've sent an email with instructions to create a new password. While the COVID-19 pandemic spreads, many frontline health-care workers are forced to isolate as they care for patients infected with the virus. Thanks in advance. It was very shocking for me since I'm fairly new to this. My current specialist has not informed me that I should stay with the brand name and when the pharmacist asks me if I have any issue with generics I say I am fine with those rather than brand names. My pharmacist says it is Blue Cross that holds them back from dispensing more. The documents offered below are in Adobe PDF format. An Alberta woman in her 20s has died of COVID-19 in what is the youngest reported fatality in Canada. Mr. Tory said that he is continuing to talk to Queen’s Park and Ottawa about financial assistance. However, The Globe depends on subscription revenue to support our journalism. 2020. ® Products displaying the registration symbol are registered marks of the Canadian Association of Blue Cross Plans. "They do have the latitude to consider special circumstances for individuals, where allowances for more drug could be provided. Royal Canadian Navy commander Vice-Admiral Art McDonald says a number of “mitigation strategies” are being adopted to limit potential exposure to COVID-19 in order to prevent a similar incident like that on a U.S. aircraft carrier, where so far 93 sailors have tested positive for the virus. "Since this policy has been introduced, we have seen things normalize again, become more stable," Eberhart said. In his daily appearance outside his Ottawa residence, Trudeau also said the federal government is sending $100 million to organizations that feed people who can’t afford to feed themselves, such as food banks and the Salvation Army. Federal officials are hoping the national projections will be available within the next five days. She also said that seniors could try working with friends, family or neighbours to help pickup medications if their pharmacies don't deliver. Could you please email me the coverage I have currently I do not know aAB C D. I’m sure you don’t want to post your personal email online for everyone to see, so if you submit your inquiry to our customer services team at https://ab.bluecross.ca/contact-us.php they will be able to look this up for you. This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy. Alternatively, you can call us at 1-800-661-6995 and we’d be happy to help you out. 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If you are looking to give feedback on our new site, please send it along to, To view this site properly, enable cookies in your browser. The policy was put in place to prevent drug shortages while manufacturers struggle to produce enough product during COVID-19. nursing home; Ford extends Ontario’s state of emergency; Trudeau says businesses, non-profits, charities all eligible for wage subsidy, March 29: Canada to make sure Chinese masks meet quality standards, Trudeau says; 5,866 COVID-19 cases nationally, 63 deaths. I had to go back to my pharmacy, when I would like to spend as little time as possible in stores, and, I do not live in town, making it more difficult to come back for a prescription. "With respect for seniors, what I would encourage people to do is to see if their pharmacy has delivery services," Hinshaw said. This would leave me with risk on the initial fill and increased cost and availability risk at the destination end. 1. Explainer: Lithium, Morales and cocaine - What's at stake as Bolivia votes? As for why dispensing fees vary so much from pharmacy to pharmacy, I am no expert. I've been seeing many obnoxious fees in Canada but this is by far the worst. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); © The latest on the coronavirus: Alberta Woman in her 20s dies of COVID-19; Patients pay high dispensing fees for limited prescription amounts STAFF & WIRES Published April 3, 2020 Updated April 3, 2020 The growing movement in British Columbia and across Canada to salute health care workers by clapping and making noise each evening at 7 p.m. will gain even more volume tonight.