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The plan now covers 100% of eligible expenses for drugs listed on the BC Pharmacare formulary, Prometrium, approved Special Authority drugs, oral, and injectable contraceptives, and 50% for non-Pharmacare drugs.
Vancouver (31 Jan 2014) - Under the 2014-2019 collective agreement recently ratified by health science professionals, improvements in drug coverage are now in effect.
Every member covered by the health science professionals contract should be receiving a letter outlining the changes from Pacific Blue Cross in the coming days. Click here to see a sample letter.
The plan now covers 100% of eligible expenses for drugs listed on the BC Pharmacare formulary, Prometrium, approved Special Authority drugs, oral, and injectable contraceptives, and 50% for non-Pharmacare drugs.
Complete details, including details about how to be reimbursed for drugs paid for since September 2013, are available on a dedicated HSPBA drug plan website at www.pac.bluecross.ca/hsp.
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