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Health Systems and Policy Monitor (HSPM)
An innovative platform that provides a detailed description of health systems and provides up-to-date information on reforms and changes that are particularly policy relevant.
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British Columbia plans to eliminate deductibles in provincial drugs program for low-income families
10 December 2018 | Country Update
The British Columbia government has announced its plan to invest $105 million in its prescription drug program - Fair PharmaCare - over the next three years to eliminate deductibles for families with net incomes under $45, 000. The aim of this reform is to reduce cost-related medication non-adherence. Co-payments will also be eliminated for families with a senior aged 79 years and older with net incomes below $13,750. Effective January 1st, 2019, this marks the first change to cost sharing in British Columbia in 15 years.
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- Sara Allin
- Matthew Charles Farr
- Greg Marchildon
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