To apply for enrollment in NBIPP:
- The client, or as appropriate, the legal guardian, or substitute decision-maker must obtain medical approval from the appropriate diabetes care provider (as outlined below) for the use of the selected device and/or supplies.
- The client, or as appropriate, the legal guardian, or substitute decision-maker, must complete the online client application, which includes submitting supporting financial documents.
Documents do not have to be received by the NBIPP business office in a particular order.
For pump and pump supplies coverage:
Step 1:
Book an appointment with your Pediatrician, Endocrinologist or Internist to complete the Confirmation of Medical Eligibility for Pump and Supplies Coverage document with you. Your specialist must then submit the completed document directly to the NBIPP business office by email at [email protected].
Step 2:
Complete the Online Client Application. This application will collect information on insurance coverage (if applicable), household income and household size that is used to determine financial eligibility and contribution amount. You will be required to upload copies of the necessary Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Notice of Assessments when completing the online application
For continuous glucose monitoring coverage:
Step 1:
Book an appointment with your health care provider who supports the management of your diabetes to complete the Confirmation of Medical Eligibility for Glucose Monitoring Sensor Coverage document with you. Your health care provider must submit the completed document directly to the NBIPP business office by email at [email protected]
Step 2:
Complete the Online Client Application. This application will collect information on health insurance coverage (if applicable), household income and household size that is used to determine financial eligibility and contribution amount. You will be required to upload copies of the necessary Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Notice of Assessments when completing the online application.
Note: If you are applying for both insulin pump and/or pump supplies and continuous glucose monitoring sensor coverage, both applications must be approved by the same Endocrinologist, Internist or Pediatrician. This is applicable to new and existing NBIPP clients.
NBIPP will not provide confirmation when client applications are received, or medical approvals are received on a client’s behalf. Potential clients will receive notification in the form of a letter ONLY after all documents (the online client application with Notice of Assessments and the medical approval) have been received, processed and a decision made. This can take up to 30 days (or longer for mailed paper applications). NBIPP will reach out to clients and/or diabetes care providers if any documents are incomplete or missing.