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Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked QuestionsHow do I qualify for drug coverage if I am movingto New Brunswick? The first step is to apply for New Brunswick Medicare coverage.When you receive your Medicare card, check the date that yourMedicare coverage becomes effective. Then call the telephone number corresponding to the coverage youwish to apply for. To guarantee your acceptance for the Medavie Blue Cross Seniors’Prescription Drug Program, you must apply within 60 days of yourMedicare effective date. If you do NOT apply within 60 days followingyour Medicare effective date, you will be considered a late applicantand may or may NOT be accepted, based on your medical history.If I’m moving outside New Brunswick, can I still getmy drugs covered? All the drug plans are for New Brunswick residents only. If youare planning to move outside New Brunswick, you must adviseMedicare and your drug plan of your moving date and yourcoverage will be cancelled accordingly. Although you can’t take your drug plan with you, for most drugsyou can obtain a 90-day supply of your medication before leavingNew Brunswick, to cover the period until you can obtaincoverage in your new province of residence. You should find out as soon as possible what your coverageoptions are in your new home province.8

Prescription Drug ProgramP.O. Box 690Moncton NBE1C 8M7Telephone: 506-867-4515Toll Free: 1-800-332-3692Fax: 506-867-4872Toll Free Fax: 1-888-455-8322How to complete this form1. If you are receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), please complete all sections.Please print clearly. Incomplete information may delay processing. If you have anyquestions, please call us at the number above.2. Mail or fax your completed and signed form along with the required documentation thatconfirms you are receiving the GIS (see below for details) to the address/fax number above.3. Once this form is processed, you will receive a letter confirming if you qualify. The copaymentfor this plan is 9.05 per prescription, to a maximum of 500.00 annually.Who is eligible to apply New Brunswick residents with a valid Medicare card, who are 65 years old or older,and who receive the federal Guaranteed Income Supplement are eligible for theNew Brunswick Prescription Drug Program (NBPDP).Section 1 - Personal information (required)Date of Birth: DD / MM / YYYYName of Applicant:Social Insurance Number:Medicare Number:Address:Postal Code:Telephone Number:Gender: q Maleq FemaleLanguage of Preference: q Englishq FrenchHave you had drug coverage through another health insurance plan within the last 12 months?q Yesq NoIf “Yes”, when did this coverage end or will be ending?DD / MM / YYYYSection 2 - Documentation (required)Please enclose the following document with this form.q A letter from Service Canada that indicates the month the GIS was added to your Old AgePension. You can obtain this letter by calling toll-free 1-800-277-9914.CONTINUED ON REVERSEAdministered by Medavie Blue Cross on behalf of the Government of New BrunswickFORM-892E 06/20New BrunswickPrescription Drug ProgramGuaranteed Income SupplementConfirmation Form

Section 3 - Consent to release Guaranteed Income Supplement information (required)I hereby consent to the release, by Employment and Social Development Canada to an official of theNew Brunswick Department of Health and/or its Delivery Agent, of information about my eligibility andentitlement for the Guaranteed Income Supplement, and, if applicable, other required administrativeinformation about me, whether supplied by me or by a third party. The information will be relevant to,and used solely for the purpose of, determining and verifying my eligibility for benefits under theNew Brunswick Prescription Drug Program, and will not be disclosed to any other person or organizationwithout my approval. I understand that, if I wish to withdraw this authorization, I may do so at any time bywriting to the New Brunswick Prescription Drug Program. This authorization is valid for the current year andeach subsequent consecutive year for which benefits under the New Brunswick Prescription Drug Programmay be requested and determined.Name of Applicant:Signature:DD / MM / YYYYDate Signed:Section 4 - Personal declaration and authorization (required)By signing this confirmation form, I confirm that:I am applying to become a member of the New Brunswick Prescription Drug Program and I am providinginformation on this form for this purpose.I understand that I can withdraw my application and cancel my membership at any time.The information provided on this form is true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that knowinglyproviding false or incomplete information is an offence.I authorize the New Brunswick Prescription Drug Program to collect my Social Insurance Number, as well asinformation from Medicare and other sources to verify the information on this form and to verify eligibility for theNew Brunswick Prescription Drug Program.I agree to notify the New Brunswick Prescription Drug Program immediately of any changes that may affect mycoverage.I understand that the personal information I provide, as well as any other personal information currently held orcollected in the future, may be collected, used or disclosed to administer the New Brunswick Prescription DrugProgram.I authorize the New Brunswick Prescription Drug Program to collect, use and disclose my personal information asdescribed above for as long as I remain a member of the New Brunswick Prescription Drug Program.I understand that I can revoke my consent at any time. In some instances, revoking my consent may prevent theNew Brunswick Prescription Drug Program from providing me with the requested coverage or benefits.Name of Applicant:Signature:Date Signed:DD / MM / YYYYThis information is collected under the authority of the Prescription Drug Payment Act, SNB 1975, c P-15.01, s 2. Thisinformation will be used and disclosed to administer the New Brunswick Prescription Drug Program. It may be usedand disclosed in accordance with the Personal Health Information Privacy and Access Act, SNB 2009, c P-7.05. Formore information regarding collection and use of personal information, visit www.gnb.ca/healthprivacy, or contact theNew Brunswick Prescription Drug Program at the address or telephone number shown on page 1 of this application.Administered by Medavie Blue Cross on behalf of the Government of New Brunswick

NB Drug PlanApplication for CoverageNew Brunswick Drug PlanPO Box 690Moncton, NB E1C 8M7Toll-Free Number: 1-855-540-7325Fax: 1-888-455-8322Website: gnb.ca/drugplanPrior to applying, please contact the New Brunswick Drug Plan Inquiry Line at 1-855-540-7325 toconfirm that the drug you would like covered is included in the New Brunswick Drug Plan Formulary.How to complete this form1. All sections must be completed. Please print clearly. Ensure you (and your spouse if applicable) signsections 3, 4 and 5. Any dependant (if applicable) over the age of 16 must sign section 5.2. Only one application form per family is necessary. If you have a spouse and/or dependant(s), they donot need to complete a separate application.3. If you are applying for coverage and have an existing drug plan, you must complete the Existing DrugCoverage form and send it along with your completed application form. The Existing Drug Coverageform is available on the New Brunswick Drug Plan website.4. Mail or fax your completed and signed application to the address/fax number above.5. Once your application is processed, you will receive notification of your acceptance in theNew Brunswick Drug Plan with your premium and copayment details and the effective date of yourcoverage.SECTION 1 - Personal information (required)APPLICANT:First name:Last name:Medicare number:Date of birth:Gender: q male q femaleDD/MM/YYYYMarital status: q single q married q common-law q separated q divorced q widowedMailing address:City/town:Telephone:Province:Postal code:Alternate (e.g. mobile):Are you currently covered under a drug plan? q yes q noWhen is your coverage ending?DD/MM/YYYYIf you have coverage from another drug plan that is not ending, please complete the Existing Drug Coverage formand send it with your completed application form.SPOUSE: (Your spouse’s information is required even if your spouse is not applying for coverage. The premiums andcopayments are based on your family income.)First name:Last name:Medicare number:Date of birth:Gender: q male q femaleDD/MM/YYYYIs your spouse applying for coverage as well? q yes q noDD/MM/YYYYIf your spouse has coverage from another drug plan that is not ending, you must send a completed Existing Drug Coverageform for your spouse along with your completed application form.Administered by Medavie Blue Cross on behalf of the Government of New Brunswickpage 1 of 4FORM-759KIT-E 05/18Is your spouse currently covered under a drug plan? q yes q no When is the coverage ending?

New Brunswick Drug Plan Application for Coverage Formpage 2 of 4SECTION 2 - Dependant information (if applicable)Please list all eligible dependants. If more space is required, please attach a separate sheet.Eligible dependants are defined as: all dependent children under the age of 19 all dependants age 19 or older who are eligible for a Disability Tax Credit under the federal Income Tax Act,AND were eligible for the tax credit as a minor, AND reside with the applicantFirst nameLast nameDate ofbirth(DD/MM/YYYY)MedicarenumberGenderDisabled*Is your*Is your(as per the dependant dependantdefinition applyingcurrentlyabove)forcovered undercoverage? a drug plan?q maleq femaleq yesq noq yesq noq yesq noq maleq femaleq yesq noq yesq noq yesq noq maleq femaleq yesq noq yesq noq yesq noq maleq femaleq yesq noq yesq noq yesq no* If your dependant has coverage from another drug plan that is not ending, you must send a completed Existing DrugCoverage form for your dependant along with your completed application form.SECTION 3 - Consent to release income tax information (required)Your annual premium and maximum copayment will be calculated based on your annual family income, as indicatedon your Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) tax return for the most recent tax year.Please choose one of the following options:q I consent to the release of our family income, as indicated on our CRA tax returns for the most recent tax year. I/wehereby consent to the release, by the Canada Revenue Agency to an official of the New Brunswick Departmentof Health and/or its Delivery Agent, of information from my/our income tax returns, and, if applicable, otherrequired taxpayer information about me/us, whether supplied by me/us or by a third party. The information will berelevant to, and used solely for the purpose of, determining and verifying my/our eligibility for benefits, requiredpremiums and entitlement for subsidy under the New Brunswick Drug Plan, and will not be disclosed to any otherperson or organization without my/our approval. I/we understand that, if I/we wish to withdraw this authorization,I/we may do so at any time by writing to the New Brunswick Drug Plan. This authorization is valid for the currenttaxation year and each subsequent consecutive taxation year for which benefits under the New Brunswick DrugPlan may be requested and determined.Applicant Social Insurance Number:qSpouse Social Insurance Number:I do not consent to the release of our family income, as indicated on our CRA tax returns for the most recenttax year. We will be charged the maximum annual premium and the maximum copayment per prescription.Name of Applicant:X Sign here - Applicant:Date signed:DD/MM20YYName of Spouse:X Sign here - Spouse:Date signed:DD/MMYour spouse’s consent is required even if your spouse is not applying for coverage. The premiums andcopayments are based on your family income.Administered by Medavie Blue Cross on behalf of the Government of New Brunswick20YY

New Brunswick Drug Plan Application for Coverage Formpage 3 of 4SECTION 4 - Payment information (required)Your monthly premiums will be automatically deducted from your bank account each month. Please complete thePre-authorized Debit (PAD) plan agreement below.PRE-AUTHORIZED DEBIT (PAD) PLAN AGREEMENTI authorize the New Brunswick Drug Plan, and the financial institution designated (or any other financial institution Imay authorize at any time) to begin deductions as per my instructions for recurring payments and/or one-timepayments, from time to time, for payment of insurance premiums. Regular monthly payments will be debited tomy specified account on the first business day of every month. The New Brunswick Drug Plan will not provide prenotification but will provide a premium statement indicating the amount of each regular debit. The New BrunswickDrug Plan will obtain my authorization for any other one-time or sporadic debits. The New Brunswick Drug Planrequires written notification of any changes to banking information.This authority is to remain in effect until the New Brunswick Drug Plan has received written notification from me ofits change or termination. This notification must be received at least ten (10) business days before the next debit isscheduled. This notification must be sent to the New Brunswick Drug Plan. I may obtain a sample cancellation form ormore information on my right to cancel a PAD Agreement at my financial institution or by visiting www.payments.ca.I have certain recourse rights if any debit does not comply with this agreement. For example, I have the right to receivereimbursement for any PAD that is not authorized or is not consistent with this PAD Agreement. To obtain a form for aReimbursement Claim or for more information on my recourse rights, I may contact my financial institution or visitwww.payments.ca.BANKING INFORMATION: Tick the box that applies.1. q Applicant or spouse will be paying the premiums.Please attach a void cheque or a direct deposit/pre-authorization payment form from your financialinstitution and sign below.X Sign here Bank account holder:Date signed:DD/MM20YY2. q Someone other than the applicant or their spouse will be paying the premiums. Please have them attach a voidcheque or a direct deposit/pre-authorization payment form from their financial institution and complete theinformation below:First name:Last name:Mailing address:City/town:Province:Telephone:Alternate (e.g. mobile):X Sign here Bank account holder:Administered by Medavie Blue Cross on behalf of the Government of New BrunswickPostal code:Date signed:DD/MM20YY

New Brunswick Drug Plan Application for Coverage Formpage 4 of 4SECTION 5 - Personal declaration, authorization and obligations (required)By signing this application form, I confirm that:I am applying to become a member of the New Brunswick Drug Plan, and I am providing information on this form for thispurpose.I understand that I can withdraw my application and cancel my membership at any time.The information provided on this form is true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that knowingly providing false orincomplete information is an offence.I authorize the New Brunswick Drug Plan to collect my information from Medicare and other sources to verify the informationon this form and to verify eligibility for the New Brunswick Drug Plan.I agree to notify the New Brunswick Drug Plan immediately of any changes that may affect my coverage.I understand that the personal information I provide, as well as any other personal information currently held or collected inthe future, may be collected, used or disclosed to administer the New Brunswick Drug Plan.I authorize the New Brunswick Drug Plan to collect, use and disclose my personal information as described above for as longas I remain a member of the New Brunswick Drug Plan.I understand that I can revoke my consent at any time. In some instances, revoking my consent may prevent theNew Brunswick Drug Plan from providing me with the requested coverage or benefits.I understand that I must pay my premiums each month in order to receive benefits, and that if I do not pay my premiums infull, benefits will not be provided and my coverage will be suspended or cancelled.I understand that failure to pay premiums does not mean that I have cancelled my New Brunswick Drug Plan coverage andthat I must contact the administrator in order to do so. I understand that action will be taken to collect any outstandingpremiums owed.The signatures of your spouse and all listed dependants over the age of 16 are required even if they are notapplying for coverage.Name of Applicant:X Sign here - Applicant:Date signed:DD/MM20YYName of Spouse:X Sign here - Spouse:Date signed:DD/MM20YY*Name of Dependant (16 or older):X Sign here - Dependant:Date signed:DD/MM20YY*Name of Dependant (16 or older):X Sign here - Dependant:Date signed:DD/MM20YY*A parent/guardian can sign on behalf of the dependant if:The dependant is between the ages of 16 and 18 (inclusive) and does not have the capacity to sign the personaldeclaration and authorization; orlThe dependant is 19 years of age or older and does not have the capacity to sign the personal declaration andauthorization, or has given legal authority for another person to act on their behalf. Please attach a copy of the Powerof Attorney for personal care.lThis information is collected under the authority of the Prescription and Catastrophic Drug Insurance Act, SNB 2014, c 4, s 12 and s 13. Thisinformation will be used and disclosed to administer the New Brunswick Drug Plan. It may be used and disclosed in accordance with thePersonal Health Information Privacy and Access Act, SNB 2009, c P-7.05. For more information regarding collection and use of personalinformation, visit www.gnb.ca/healthprivacy, or contact the New Brunswick Drug Plan at the address or telephone number shown on page 1of this application.Administered by Medavie Blue Cross on behalf of the Government of New Brunswick

Toll-Free Number: 1-800-332-3692Fax: 1-888-455-8322PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING TO APPLY FOR BENEFITSName:Address:Postal Code:Telephone:Date of Birth:Medicare No.:Social Insurance No.:Language preference for correspondence:q EnglishDD/MM/YYYYq FrenchAre you currently or have you recently been covered by a Prescription Drug Plan? q Yes q NoIf Yes, when will/did this benefit terminate?DD/MM/YYYYPlease select when you would like your coverage to start:q The month of your 65th birthdayq The month following your 65th birthdayq The month following the termination of your current/previous coverageq *Other. Specify:* A completed medical questionnaire is required.DRUG COVERAGE RATES 135.00 per month Medavie Blue Cross Seniors’ Prescription Drug Program 15 co-pay per prescriptionAGREEMENT AND CONSENTI understand that the personal

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