PEAS | Formula Coverage

In Alberta, several government-funded programs may help cover the cost of formula. Use the Formula Coverage Search Tool below to check which formulas may be eligible.

Important Notes About Formula Coverage:

This is not a complete list of all formulas available from manufacturers.
Not all products are covered by government programs.
Many Alberta government-funded programs (including Blue Cross Non-Group Coverage) use the Interactive Drug Benefit List to decide which formulas, supplements, and special diets are eligible for coverage.

Coverage types:

Regular Benefit: Require a prescription.
Special Authorization: Requires a prescription and a completed Special Authorization form (available online for prescribers.
Limited Use: Available through NIHB with a Registered Dietitian recommendation or Physician prescription. The Limited Use form is faxed directly to the requester for submission.

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Formula	Formula Category	AISH (Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped)	Income Support	Alberta Child Health Benefits	Alberta Adult Health Benefits	Children's Services	Alberta Blue Cross Non-Group Coverage	Interim Federal Health Program for refugees (IFHP)	Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB)
Liquid Protein	Infant, Pediatric, Adult, Modules	Covered By Exception *	Covered By Exception *	Covered By Exception *	Covered By Exception *	Covered By Exception *	Not Covered	Covered By Exception *	Covered By Exception **
MCT Oil Oral Liquid	Pediatric, Modules	Covered By Exception *	Covered By Exception *	Covered By Exception *	Covered By Exception *	Covered By Exception *	Not Covered	Covered By Exception *	Covered By Exception **
Neocate Infant DHA/ ARA Powder	Infant, Oral	Covered By Exception *	Covered By Exception *	Covered By Exception *	Covered By Exception *	Covered By Exception *	Covered By Exception *	Covered By Exception *	Covered By Exception **
Neocate Junior Powder	Pediatric	Covered By Exception *	Covered By Exception *	Covered By Exception *	Covered By Exception *	Covered By Exception *	Not Covered	Covered By Exception *	Covered By Exception **
Neocate Junior with Prebiotics (Fibre) Powder	Pediatric	Covered By Exception *	Covered By Exception *	Covered By Exception *	Covered By Exception *	Covered By Exception *	Not Covered	Covered By Exception *	Covered By Exception **
Neocate Splash Oral Liquid	Pediatric, Oral	Covered By Exception *	Covered By Exception *	Covered By Exception *	Covered By Exception *	Covered By Exception *	Not Covered	Covered By Exception *	Covered By Exception **
Nephea Kid	Pediatric, Oral	Not Covered	Not Covered	Not Covered	Not Covered	Covered By Exception *	Not Covered	Covered By Exception *	Covered By Exception **
Nepro Oral Liquid	Adult	Covered	Covered	Covered	Covered	Covered By Exception *	Not Covered	Covered By Exception *	Covered By Exception **
Novasource Renal Oral Liquid	Pediatric, Adult	Covered	Covered	Covered	Covered	Covered By Exception *	Not Covered	Covered By Exception *	Covered By Exception **
Nutramigen A+ with LGG Oral Powder	Infant	Not Covered	Not Covered	Not Covered	Not Covered	Covered By Exception *	Not Covered	Covered By Exception *	Covered By Exception **

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