Reimbursement of expenses for medical assistance, medications and pharmaceutical products

Depending on the type of injury and the consequences, a victim or rescuer may need technical aids such as orthotics or a prosthesis as a result of a criminal offence or voluntary assistance.

Assessment criteria

The technical aids must be:

• prescribed by a physician, pharmacist, dentist or optometrist
• related to the injuries and consequences of the criminal offence or voluntary assistance

Amounts reimbursed

To find out the different amounts reimbursed, you can consult the lists:

• Hearing aids and audiology services
• Technical aids and other expenses

Terms of payment

The reimbursement of expenses is made upon presentation of supporting documents.

Certain categories of victims and rescuers may obtain a reimbursement for the cost of medications or pharmaceutical products if they are necessary and related to the injuries and consequences of a criminal offence or voluntary assistance.

Assessment criteria

Medications or other pharmaceutical products must be:

• prescribed by a physician, pharmacist, dentist or optometrist
• related to the injuries and consequences of the criminal offence or voluntary assistance

Amounts reimbursed

Reimbursable medications are listed in the List of medications covered by the general drug insurance plan.

IVAC reimburses the actual cost of the expenses incurred by the victim or rescuer for the purchase of medications and pharmaceutical products.

Terms of payment

The reimbursement of expenses is made upon presentation of supporting documents.