Through the BC CF Subsidy Program, funding is granted to people living with CF (and CF-related conditions) who attend one of BC's four CF clinics. This funding is intended to help cover medication and equipment costs, as well as travel expenses for receiving CF-related care at a BC CF clinic or hospital.

Important dates

Applications are reviewed in the order they are received, until funding is fully allocated or December 31, 2026, whichever comes first. 

Please note, first time applications to the funding may encounter processing times of up to four to six weeks. Subsequent applications will be processed faster, in one to two weeks. 

Who can apply​

​​You may be eligible if:

• You are living with CF or a CF-related condition and
• You are receiving care at one of the four CF clinics in BC (visit confirmation required)
  

Refer to our policy manual for full eligbility details and policies. 

What's covered​

​​​CF medications and equipment: 

• ​Up to $1,500 per person per calendar year 
• Applies to people seen at a BC CF clinic 
• Some equipment may require a letter of support from your CF care team

​​​Please review the 2026 list of eligble medications and equipment as new items may be added. 

Travel expenses:​

​​Eligible travel expenses for a CF clinic or CF-related hospitalization may include:

• Car mileage (gas receipts are not required for mileage) 
  
• Air travel
• Accommodation 

Travel funding can be complex. Please review the policy manual for full details and the grant FAQs for more information.  

Reach out to your clinic social worker or contact us if you have questions. ​

Before you apply ​

​First, explore other available funding sources, such as: 

• Extended health benefits (if applicable) 
  
• PhamaCare Plan D: People registered with a CF clinic in BC who have active Medical Services Plan (MSP) coverage may be eligible for PharmaCare Plan D. People who are enrolled in PharmaCare Plan D receive coverage for the CF products from this list. Please remind your pharmacy to apply your PharmaCare coverage to your CF supplements. 
  
• BC Family Residence Program 
  
• Hope Air 
  
• Other CF sypport funds​
  

​​What you'll need to apply​

​​Please have the following ready: 

• Receipts for medications, equipment and/or travel from 2026
• For medication receipts: these receipts should indicate who the medication was prescribed to, the date the medication was received and the total amount paid. Some cashier cheques will be accepted for supplements. Please try to keep CF items on separate receipts from groceries or other purchases and highlight the CF items. 
• For travel receipts: these receipts should indicate who the travel was for, the travel date(s) and the total amount paid. Note: the CF grant does not reimburse for travel paid for using frequent flyer points. 
• A photo of prescription (multiple prescriptions can be in one photo; prescriptions must show the date, item, amount and patient's name)
• A signed visit confirmation for clinic or hospital visit (for travel claims only)
• Your current mailing address
  

​How to apply

​​​Complete the online BC CF subsidy program application form. 

If you need help with the form, refer to the step-by-step guide.

Reminder: Applications are reviewed in the order they are received, until funding is fully allocated or December 31, 2026, whichever comes first.

Questions? 

Email the CF Care BC funding team at: cfgrant@phsa.ca