Health Care

Drugs	Identified in the Green Shield computerized drug file as eligible at benefit level "9", provided they have been prescribed by an authorized medical practitioner, including: All medication which requires a prescription by law, including oral contraceptives. Syringes and needles, diabetic testing agents, insulin, and all other approved injectibles. Digitalis, digoxin, digitoxin, lanatoside, quinidine, erythrol tetranitrate, isosorbide dinitrate and nitroglycerin. Green Shield’s Conditional Formulary can be included with all
Optometrist Eye Examinations	When performed by a licensed Optometrist are limited to one exam every 24 months (subject to the Extended Health Services deductibles and co-payments).
Paramedical Services	Physiotherapist or Certified Athletic Therapist - up to a maximum of $500.00 per calendar year. Clinical Psychologist or Master of Social Work - up to a $500.00 maximum per practitioner per calendar year. Registered Dieticians – up to a maximum of $500.00 per calendar year. A certificate must be provided to Green Shield by your attending physician indicating the medical necessity of the treatment. Speech Therapist/Pathologist - up to a maximum of $500.00 per calendar year. Registered Massage Therapist, Chiropractor, Osteopath, Podiatrist, Chiropodist, Acupuncturist or Naturopath - up to a maximum of $500.00 per calendar year per practitioner.