Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care - Ontario Drug Benefits Program

Toll-free phone General Information 1-866-811-9893
  • Seniors Information Line 1-888-405-0405
  • Trillium Drug Plan 1-800-575-5386
Email
Website www.health.gov.on.ca
Address 5700 Yonge St 3rd floor, Toronto, ON M2M 4K5

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Location (Intersection) Toronto (City of) (Yonge St and Finch Ave)
Hours Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5 pm
Area served Ontario
Languages of service English; French
Eligibility Open to Ontario residents with a valid Ontario Health Card and belong to one of the following groups --
  • people 65 years of age and older
  • residents of long-term care facilities
  • residents of Homes for Special Care
  • people receiving professional services under the Home Care program
  • social assistance recipients (Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program)

Visitors to Ontario are not eligible
How to apply Seniors do not need to apply for this benefit - It comes automatically if OHIP has their correct name and current address, and goes into effect the first of the month following the 65th birthday
  • With receipts, they can be reimbursed for any listed drug expenses as of that date (not including the co-payment fees)
  • Others who meet the conditions can apply but are NOT AUTOMATICALLY slotted into the $2 co-payment plan
  • Forms are available at local pharmacies
Fees Program - co-payment fees apply ; Payment method varies by vendor
Physical access Wheelchair accessible (parking, entrance, washrooms)
Service description Provincial programs providing financial assistance for approved drug products, some nutrition products, diabetic testing agents, certain allergy products
  • items must be prescribed by an authorized prescriber
  • see website for list of items
Organization type Provincial Government


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Subjects Government Subsidized Prescription Drug Benefits