Plagiocephaly helmet

If your baby has been diagnosed with plagiocephaly, brachycephaly or craniosynostosis, PharmaCare may help pay for a helmet for them.

On this page:

• How to get help paying for your baby’s helmet
• Information sheets

How to get help paying for your baby’s helmet

1. Make sure you have PharmaCare coverage before ordering the helmet.
   The helmet is covered under Fair PharmaCare (register now), Plan C (Income Assistance and Family Services) and Plan F (Children in the At Home Program).
2. If your baby meets the requirements below, the orthotist will have you sign PharmaCare’s Plagiocephaly Helmet form.

If your baby does not meet the requirements above, you will need PharmaCare approval for coverage before you order the helmet. Your orthotist will have you sign the PharmaCare Orthotic Benefits — Application for Financial Assistance form.

3. Order the helmet. Even if you have coverage, you may have to pay for the helmet and get reimbursed. Coverage under Fair PharmaCare depends on whether you have met your deductible or family maximum.
4. Submit the claim. In most cases, your orthotist will submit the claim for you. If you submit the claim, send it before March 31 of the year following the year you paid for the helmet. Mail the PharmaCare invoice and receipt and, if applicable, page 2 of the PharmaCare Orthotic Benefits — Application for Financial Assistance form, showing PharmaCare’s approval, to: PO Box 9655 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria BC V8W 9P2

Or fax to 250-405-3587. Make sure receipts are visible. Write PRIVATE FAX (if it is), so we can fax responses.

Plagiocephaly helmet coverage information sheet

You can download and print the information on this page to share.

Fair PharmaCare information sheet

Everyone in B.C. is encouraged to register for Fair PharmaCare. You can register online or over the phone at 1-800-663-7100. It takes minutes, and coverage is for life.