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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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Search by Formula Name

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)
Similac Neosure Oral Powder	Infant	Regular Benefit - needs Prescription	Regular Benefit - needs Prescription	Regular Benefit - needs Prescription	Regular Benefit - needs Prescription	Regular Benefit - needs Prescription	Not Covered	Regular Benefit - needs Prescription	Limited Use (NIHB)
SolCarb by the can	Modules	Not Covered	Not Covered	Not Covered	Not Covered	Regular Benefit - needs Prescription	Not Covered	Regular Benefit - needs Prescription	Not Covered
Suplena Oral Liquid	Pediatric, Adult	Regular Benefit - needs Prescription	Regular Benefit - needs Prescription	Regular Benefit - needs Prescription	Regular Benefit - needs Prescription	Regular Benefit - needs Prescription	Not Covered	Regular Benefit - needs Prescription	Not Covered
Thicken Up Clear - powder	Pediatric, Adult, Modules, Oral	Regular Benefit - needs Prescription	Regular Benefit - needs Prescription	Regular Benefit - needs Prescription	Regular Benefit - needs Prescription	Special Authorization (RD)	Regular Benefit - needs Prescription	Special Authorization (RD)	Limited Use (NIHB)
Thicken Up Oral Powder	Pediatric, Adult, Oral	Regular Benefit - needs Prescription	Regular Benefit - needs Prescription	Regular Benefit - needs Prescription	Regular Benefit - needs Prescription	Special Authorization (RD)	Regular Benefit - needs Prescription	Special Authorization (RD)	Limited Use (NIHB)
Tolerex Oral Powder	Pediatric, Adult	Special Authorization (RD)	Special Authorization (RD)	Special Authorization (RD)	Special Authorization (RD)	Regular Benefit - needs Prescription	Not Covered	Regular Benefit - needs Prescription	Not Covered
Twocal HN Oral Liquid	Adult	Special Authorization (RD)	Special Authorization (RD)	Special Authorization (RD)	Special Authorization (RD)	Regular Benefit - needs Prescription	Not Covered	Regular Benefit - needs Prescription	Limited Use (NIHB)
Vital Peptide 1.5 Cal Oral Liquid	Adult	Not Covered	Not Covered	Not Covered	Not Covered	Regular Benefit - needs Prescription	Not Covered	Regular Benefit - needs Prescription	Limited Use (NIHB)
Vivonex Plus		Special Authorization (RD)	Special Authorization (RD)	Special Authorization (RD)	Special Authorization (RD)	Regular Benefit - needs Prescription	Not Covered	Regular Benefit - needs Prescription	Not Covered
Vivonex T.E.N. Oral Powder	Adult	Special Authorization (RD)	Special Authorization (RD)	Special Authorization (RD)	Special Authorization (RD)	Special Authorization (RD)	Not Covered	Special Authorization (RD)	Limited Use (NIHB)

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