Offloading devices covered by BC PharmaCare

Last updated on June 10, 2026

This web page has information about BC PharmaCare coverage of offloading devices — foot orthotics and adaptive shoes to support recovery from diabetic and neuropathic foot ulcers.

Get covered!

STEP 1 - Register for the Fair PharmaCare Plan. Coverage depends on income: the less you earn, the more help you get. You'll need tax information from 2 years ago, Social Insurance Number(s) and Personal Health Number(s).

Register online
Or call 1-800-663-7100

STEP 2 - Return the consent form that will arrive in the mail. This allows PharmaCare to check your income with the CRA. This step is necessary to complete your registration.

What to know

BC PharmaCare helps pay for offloading devices. Offloading devices are foot orthotics and adaptive shoes that help people recover from diabetic and neuropathic foot ulcers and prevent recurrence.

Coverage is available to people who are:

Diagnosed with a diabetic or neuropathic foot ulcer
Receiving eligible treatment at an approved B.C. outpatient or ambulatory clinic or from a health authority team of nurses specialized in wound, ostomy and continence (NSWOCs) at long-term care facilities
Ready to transition to an offloading device
Covered under Fair PharmaCare, Plan C (Income Assistance and Family Services), or Plan B (Long-term Care)

Even if you have Plan C or Plan B coverage, register for the Fair PharmaCare plan. It’s free. Coverage is based on your income. Register at BC Application for Health and Drug Coverage (AHDC) or call us at 1-800-663-7100. The amount of coverage under Fair PharmaCare depends on whether you have met your deductible and family maximum.

How it works

You must be treated for your foot ulcer at an approved B.C. outpatient or ambulatory clinic.
A clinic nurse or physician decides you are ready to transition to an offloading device within two weeks.
The clinic refers you to an orthotist enrolled in PharmaCare. The orthotist can help you apply for PharmaCare coverage for the offloading devices prescribed for you.

Offloading devices information sheet

The information on this page is also available in multiple languages on the offloading devices information sheet.

Learn about Fair PharmaCare in these languages

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