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Ontario. Ministry of Health and Long-Term CareOntario Public Drug Programs Division, Ontario Drug Benefit Program |
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| Older Adult Categories | Community Health - Drug Programs ; COMMUNITY HEALTH (ALL) ; Financial - Assistance Programs ; FINANCIAL (ALL) | |||
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| Address & Map | Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (Exceptional Access Program) 5700 Yonge St, 3rd Flr Toronto, ON M2M 4K5  | |||
| Located In Community | Toronto | |||
| Major Intersection | Yonge St and Finch Ave | |||
| Office Phone | * 416-327-8109 * Seniors Line 416-503-4586 | |||
| Toll Free Phone | * Seniors Line 1-888-405-0405 * General Ministry Infoline 1-800-268-1154 | |||
| Fax | Seniors Fax 416-503-8483 | |||
| TTY Phone | 1-800-387-5559 | |||
| seniors@ontariodrugbenefit.ca | ||||
| Website | www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/drugs/programs/odb/odb.aspx | |||
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| Mailing Address | PO Box 384 Stn D Etobicoke, ON M9A 4X3 | |||
| Description & Services | ||||
| Description | Through the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) Program, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care covers most of the cost of over 3,400 prescription drug products listed in the ODB Formulary, in addition to a number of limited-use drug products, nutrition and diabetic testing products. The ODB Program covers drug products for people eligible for ODB coverage if the drugs are prescribed by an authorized Ontario prescriber, and purchased in an Ontario pharmacy that is on-line with the ministry's Health Network or from an Ontario doctor licensed to sell prescription drug products. The ODB does not cover the following products and services: syringes and other diabetic supplies such as lancets and glucometers, eyeglasses, dentures, hearing aids, or compression stockings. Prescription drugs purchased outside Ontario are not reimbursed by the ODB program. Prescriptions should be mailed to Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, PO Box 384 Etobicoke, ON. M9A 4X3 | |||
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm | |||
| Dates | All year | |||
| Areas Served | Ontario | |||
| Boundaries | All of Ontario | |||
| Eligibility | Ages: 65 year(s) and up Seniors | |||
| Application | As long as they have a valid Ontario Health Card, seniors turning 65 years of age are automatically entitled to receive benefits under the ODB program, and do not need to apply for coverage. All they need to do is take their prescription and health Card to the pharmacy and tell the pharmacist that they are now eligible for ODB. The pharmacist will check their eligibility on the government's Health Network. As long as the ministry has the correct mailing addresses, individuals will receive notification of ODB eligibility by mail about 2 months before they turn 65. All newly eligible seniors are automatically enrolled in the higher co-payment category. The ministry's letter advises individuals that if they think they may be eligible for the lower $2 co-payment, they can complete an application form and send it to the ministry. This will ensure they are placed in the right co-payment category. Application forms for the lower $2 co-payment are available at Ontario pharmacies or by calling 1-800-268-1153. | |||
| Fees | None | |||
| Languages | English | |||
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| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
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| Service Categories | Government Subsidized Prescription Drug Benefits ~ Older Adults | |||
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