Who is eligible for reimbursement of smoking cessation products/prescription drugs under the extended health plan?
Smoking cessation coverage is included as a benefit under the extended health plan for employees of the BC Public Service. Employees must be eligible for benefits and enrolled in the extended health plan. Please ensure you are eligible for reimbursement prior to purchasing your quit smoking aids. To check eligibility you can contact your HR department or Pacific Blue Cross. Coverage is also provided to eligible employees’ family members who are spouse/dependents under the extended health plan. If you wish to be reimbursed, you must register in the Quittin’ Time program prior to purchasing any smoking cessation product/ prescription drug. Pacific Blue Cross will honour receipts for smoking cessation products/prescriptions up until six months following your registration in the Quittin’ Time Program.
