Closed
Source verified July 10, 2026
Prescription Drugs Payment of Benefits Regulation, M.R. 60/96
Supports eligible prescription drug costs in Manitoba
Latest source updateLast Update: July 8, 2026Latest change: The regulation page now exposes the operative benefit rules, eligible persons, and covered cost provisions for prescription drug benefits.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 8, 2026
Latest change: The regulation page now exposes the operative benefit rules, eligible persons, and covered cost provisions for prescription drug benefits.
Prescription drug benefit rules updated
The current regulation page now shows the operative text instead of only the version-history view, and it is marked as current as of July 7, 2026, with the regulation in effect since April 1, 2026. The newly visible text adds substantive benefit rules, including who is eligible, how specified-drug costs are calculated, and the benefit and deductible provisions for covered prescription drugs, as well as coverage conditions for drugs provided at no cost.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Who can apply
Residents of Manitoba eligible under The Health Services Insurance Act.
See full eligibility
Overview
Manitoba support for eligible prescription drug costs. It covers specified drugs and, in some cases, diabetes supplies, HIV prevention or treatment drugs, COVID-19 treatment drugs, diabetes treatment or control drugs, and hormone replacement therapy drugs.
/100
Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Residents of Manitoba eligible under The Health Services Insurance Act.
- Family units that have spent above the deductible amount on specified drugs.
- Residents eligible for no-cost drugs for HIV prevention or treatment.
Who is not eligible
- People whose drug costs are covered by another government or public program.
- People who purchased or used the drug in breach of applicable drug laws.
- Extemporaneous preparations without an approved main therapeutic ingredient.
Eligible expenses
- Prescription drug costs for specified drugs.
- Professional pharmacy fees within the regulated limits.
- Syringes, needles, and glucose test strips for diabetes monitoring or insulin use.
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Processing and Agreement
- The pharmacist checks eligibility using the electronic data storage system when available.
- If eligible, the drug is provided without payment at the pharmacy.
- The Minister then pays the pharmacist the benefit amount as soon as practicable.
- The pharmacist records the sale details in the electronic data storage system.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Prescription Drugs Payment of Benefits Regulation, M.R. 60/96 Program
What is the Prescription Drugs Payment of Benefits Regulation, M.R. 60/96?
Manitoba support for eligible prescription drug costs. It covers specified drugs and, in some cases, diabetes supplies, HIV prevention or treatment drugs, COVID-19 treatment drugs, diabetes treatment or control drugs, and hormone replacement therapy drugs.
Who is eligible for the Prescription Drugs Payment of Benefits Regulation, M.R. 60/96 program?
To be eligible for the Prescription Drugs Payment of Benefits Regulation, M.R. 60/96 program, you must:
Manitoba residents eligible under health insurance
Members of a family unit
Application to the Minister required
Where is the Prescription Drugs Payment of Benefits Regulation, M.R. 60/96 available?
The Prescription Drugs Payment of Benefits Regulation, M.R. 60/96 program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Prescription Drugs Payment of Benefits Regulation, M.R. 60/96 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Prescription Drugs Payment of Benefits Regulation, M.R. 60/96 is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Prescription Drugs Payment of Benefits Regulation, M.R. 60/96?
Prescription Drugs Payment of Benefits Regulation, M.R. 60/96 is funded by Government of Manitoba