SD health cards are required by many financial institutions as identification. Health card PDP coverage is administered by the NB Prescription Drug Program (PDP). Health card ambulance coverage is administered by Ambulance Services, Department of Health.
Coverage for certain Health Card benefits is administered by the Health Services Program in the central office of SD. These programs include:
- Mobility and Adaptive Equipment Loan Program
- Dental Program
- Enhanced Dental Program
- Hearing Aid Program
- Medical Supplies / Services Program
- Therapeutic Nutrients Program
- Orthopedic Program
- Respiratory Program
- Ostomy / Incontinence Program
- Prosthetic Program
- Vision Program
All programs are subject to benefit guidelines and limitations and have specific eligibility criteria. Further details can be found here.