Applying for Pharmacare
One-Time Program Enrolment
When Manitoba residents fill out and sign both the consent and declaration sections of the Pharmacare Application and Consent Authorization Form
and send it to Manitoba Health, the Canada Revenue Agency electronically forwards to Manitoba Health the most recent income information. For example the 2023 income level will determine the annual Pharmacare deductible for the 2025/2026 benefit year. The annual deductible is established on April 1 of each benefit year. One-time program enrolment eliminates the need to submit a completed application form every year.
Please note that Manitoba residents may apply to Pharmacare anytime during the benefit year (between April 1 and March 31). For example, March 31, 2026 is the last day to submit applications for the 2025/2026 benefit year. Manitobans that choose to withdraw from the one time enrolment must do so in writing to the Pharmacare office.
Are you a newcomer to Manitoba? Or are you 18 and have not filed your first tax return? Click here for more information on applying.
Information for newcomers to Manitoba
Newcomers who have not yet filed their first income tax returns applying for the Pharmacare program should complete and submit the Pharmacare Application and Consent Authorization Form along with a written statement, outlining their total global income in 2023 that is signed and dated. The global income is the income from all sources inside and outside Canada. Once the application has been processed, Pharmacare will send a notification letter indicating the deductible amount.
Over 18 and have not filed your first income tax return
Manitobans who are 18 and have not yet filed their first income tax returns and are applying for the Pharmacare Program should complete the Pharmacare Application and Consent Authorization Form and provide a written declaration of age and income for 2023 that is signed and dated. Once the application has been processed, Pharmacare will send a notification letter indicating the deductible amount.
Manitoba Health
Non-Insured Benefits
300 Carlton Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3M9
Phone: 204-786-7141
Toll free: 1-800-297-8099
FAX: 204-786-6634
TTY/TDD Relay Service: 204-774-8618, outside Winnipeg: 711 or 1-800-855-0511
E-mail: pharmacare@gov.mb.ca
