Direct PharmaCare Billing BC for Ostomy Supplies

Ordering ostomy supplies online can feel confusing at first. This guide explains direct PharmaCare billing BC for ostomy supplies, what information you need during checkout, and how your final payment is calculated. You can browse our ostomy supplies, ostomy pouches, and ostomy accessories while reviewing the process.

How Direct PharmaCare Billing BC Works

When you place an order for eligible ostomy supplies through Ostomy Athletics, you can submit your BC Personal Health Number (PHN) during checkout. Our team then reviews your order and processes the eligible portion through BC PharmaCare before your final payment is charged.

Direct PharmaCare Billing BC: What You Need Before Checkout

Before placing your order, please have the following ready:

• your BC Services Card

• your Personal Health Number (PHN)

• your date of birth

• a valid payment card for any remaining balance not covered by PharmaCare

You may also find our Financial Resources page helpful if you are looking for additional support options.

How to Enter Your PHN at Checkout

After adding your items to your cart and proceeding to checkout, BC residents can enter their PHN in the checkout field provided.

This information allows our team to review your order and determine the PharmaCare-covered portion.

 Enter your BC Services Card PHN at checkout so our team can process eligible supplies through PharmaCare.

How Payment Is Processed

Your credit card is not immediately charged in full when you submit your order.

Instead, the payment is authorized while our team processes the eligible items through BC PharmaCare. We use your PHN and date of birth to determine how much PharmaCare covers based on your deductible and annual family maximum.

Once the covered amount is confirmed, your card is charged only for the remaining balance.

Direct PharmaCare Billing BC: What Is Covered?

BC PharmaCare states that most ostomy supplies are covered up to the regular retail price, although dispensing fees are not covered. Under Fair PharmaCare, the amount covered depends on whether you have reached your deductible or family maximum. After a family meets its deductible, PharmaCare generally covers 70% of eligible costs until the family maximum is reached, and then 100% after that. For official details, visit the BC government pages on ostomy supplies covered by BC PharmaCare and Fair PharmaCare assistance levels.

How Much Will I Pay?

The amount you pay depends on your PharmaCare deductible and how much you have already spent on eligible products during the year.

In many cases, PharmaCare may cover part of the order or, once your deductible threshold has been met, a larger portion of the total cost.

Example of a PharmaCare Billing Scenario

For example, a family with an annual income of $50,000 may have a deductible based on BC PharmaCare’s income-based rules. If they have already paid $1,500 toward eligible costs during the year and place another eligible order, PharmaCare may cover part or all of the remaining amount depending on where they are relative to their deductible and family maximum.

That means the final amount charged to the customer’s card may be much lower than the original order total.

You can continue shopping eligible products by visiting our ostomy pouches, ostomy accessories, and wound & skin care collections.

Need Help With Direct PharmaCare Billing BC?

If you have questions about ordering ostomy supplies through BC PharmaCare, our team is here to help.

Phone: 778.269.0954
Email: support@ostomyathletics.ca

Frequently Asked Questions

When is my credit card charged?
Your card is not charged in full immediately. We first review the eligible PharmaCare portion and then charge only the remaining balance.

What do I need to submit my order?
You will need your BC Services Card, your PHN, your date of birth, and a payment method for any amount not covered by PharmaCare.

Can I order ostomy supplies online with BC PharmaCare?
Yes. Eligible ostomy supplies can be processed through BC PharmaCare when ordering through Ostomy Athletics.

How do I know what PharmaCare will cover?
Coverage depends on your deductible, your family maximum, and how much you have already spent on eligible products during the year. You can review the BC government information on ostomy supplies covered by BC PharmaCare.