Prevention saves lives and money! Direct health care costs alone of unintended pregnancies in Alberta is estimated to be $40 Million dollars. With the current affordability crisis, many Albertans are struggling with the costs of their medications. Providing free diabetes medications and contraception, keeps people healthier and out of hospital, and lessens the strain on our health care system.

The Alberta Health Minister says 76% of Albertans have coverage. That mean 1 in 4 Albertans are responsible for ALL the costs of their medications. Other Albertans may have a program that pays for SOME but not ALL their medications. With deductables, co-pays, spending limits and incomplete coverage, many Albertas still struggle with the costs of their medications. Some even ration their medications to save money. You must earn less than $16580 to be eligible for Alberta Health Benefit. That is half the minimum wage, so any working Albertan would not be eligible.

Albertans just want the benefits that every other Canadian is getting - universal access to free medications for diabetes and prescription contraception.