Total Care Medical

Prescription Drug Coverage

The Prescription Drug coverage under the Total Care Medical Plan may provide coverage for medications commonly used to manage women’s health menopause symptoms.

For more information on prescription drug coverage, please visit www.nstuinsurance.ca .  

Total Care Medical

Paramedical Services

Coverage is available for licensed healthcare practitioners who can support women’s health related symptoms. Services include:

·         Psychologists/Registered Counselling Therapist – support for mood changes, anxiety, sleep issues, etc.

·         Naturopaths – guidance on holistic and lifestyle approaches.

·         Physiotherapy – pelvic health and musculoskeletal  support.

·         Acupuncturist – helps to relieve pain, reduce stress, and ease symptoms related to menstrual cycles and hormonal changes.

·         Osteopath – improve musculoskeletal function, relieve  pain and tension, pelvic discomfort.

For a complete list of paramedical services, please visit www.nstuinsurance.ca .  

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Confidential support is available through your EFAP, which includes:

·         Short-term counselling (in-person, phone, or virtual).

·         Lifestyle and speciality coaching services such as nutritional coaching for weight, bone health, and energy levels.

·         Enhanced Mental Health Care services.

·         Access to online wellness tools and resources.

For a complete list of EFAP services, please visit nstuinsurance.ca. You can access online resources by registering through the Homewood Health website, www.homeweb.ca .  

Carepath’s

Chronic Disease Program

The Nurse Case Managers available through Carepath can   provide menopause support as they utilize their extensive healthcare system knowledge to help you better understand your symptoms, test results, and treatments. They also provide you  and your family with emotional support.

For more information on the Carepath Chronic Disease Program, please visit www.nstuinsurance.ca   or www.carepath.ca . 

NSTU Counselling Services

The NSTU has three in-house counsellors that provide short-term counselling services to NSTU members and their families.

For more information on counselling services, please visit www.nstuinsurance.ca .