Blue Charm for Asthma

Who can join the Blue Charm for Asthma program?

This program is intended for residents of Canada (excluding Quebec) who are the age of majority (18+), have been diagnosed with asthma, and prescribed a medication that is specifically indicated for asthma (i.e., controller inhaler, rescue inhaler, injection, etc.).

How does the program work?

Over a 12-week period, eligible users can earn $10 per week by reading health-related lessons and providing feedback via surveys in the Blue Charm mobile app. Funds can be redeemed by submitting a claim in the app and providing required documentation of an eligible health expense. Verification of your eligibility for the program will be requested prior to claim approval.

How can I access funding?

Funding is received via reimbursement by submitting a claim in the Blue Charm app. Learn how to submit a claim.

Which health expenses are eligible for funding?

Blue Charm funds can be used for the reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs associated with medical expenses and professional health care services. Eligible expenses are those which are commonly covered by private health plans.

If you have health insurance, Blue Charm will reimburse the remainder of the cost after your coverage has been applied. Reimbursement amounts will be approved up to the maximum balance of funds available in your Blue Charm account at the time the claim was submitted.

Please note, claims may be subject to taxation. Blue Charm does not deduct taxes on your behalf. Be sure to retain your proof of reimbursement for tax filing purposes.

Eligible Medical Practitioners/Services:

Acupuncturist
Ambulance
Audiologist
Chiropodist
Chiropractor
Combined lab and x-ray technologist
Counselling therapist
Criminologist (as a legally qualified psychotherapist)
Dental assistant
Dental hygienist
Dental nurse
Dental technician or technologist
Dental therapist
Dentist
Denturist, dental mechanic, denturologist
Diagnostic services (lab test, x-ray, ultrasound, etc.)
Dietician
Emergency medical technician
Hearing aid practitioner
Homeopath
Kinesiologist
Legally qualified psychotherapist
Licensed or registered practical nurse
Marriage and family therapist
Medical laboratory technologist
Medical radiation technologist
Midwife
Naturopath
Occupational therapist
Ophthalmic medical assistant
Optician
Optometrist
Orthodontics
Osteopath
Periodontics
Pharmacy fees and prescription copays
Physician
Physiotherapist or physical therapist
Podiatrist
Professional technologist in orthoses/prostheses
Psychological associate
Psychologist
Psychoeducator (as a legally qualified psychotherapist)
Radiotherapy
Registered massage therapist or massage therapist
Registered nurse (including nurse practitioner)
Registered nursing assistant
Registered nutritionist
Registered psychiatric nurse
Registered psychotherapist
Respiratory therapist
Sexologist
Social worker
Speech language pathologist/speech therapy
Surgeon
Traditional chinese medicine practitioner
Vocational guidance counsellor (as a legally qualified psychotherapist)

Eligible Medical Supplies/Equipment:

Braces (joints, neck, back, etc.)
Casts, splints, trusses
Catheter
Compression sleeves
CPAP/Bi-PAP supplies
Crutches, caines
Diabetic supplies (glucose sensor, glucometer, insulin pump, etc.)
Hearing aid
Nebulizer
Orthopaedics
Orthotics
Ostomy supplies
Oxygen & oxygen equipment
Prescription medications
Prosthetics
Scooter
Tens machine/muscle stimulator
Walker
Wheelchair
Wigs/hairpieces