The 28-year-old Type 1 diabetic recently moved to Nova Scotia. They said they had to spend hundreds of dollars out of pocket while waiting to get approved for provincial programs that help cover the cost of insulin and supplies.
Breakdown
- Beck-Marie struggled to get diabetes treatment coverage in Nova Scotia.
- Marie paid $700-800 monthly out of pocket during the wait for coverage. 10s
- Applications require a Nova Scotia-based specialist's signature. 23s
- Marie faced an 18-month wait to see an endocrinologist. 39s
- Provincial programs exist but Marie struggled to access support. 2m 10s