Prescription Drugs

The City offers two programs to help you pay for prescription drugs: the Ontario Drug Benefit Program, and the Trillium Drug Program.

Ontario Drug Benefit Program

You are eligible for financial assistance if you:

are receiving financial assistance through Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
are 65 years of age or older
are a resident of a long-term care facility or a Home for Special Care
are receiving professional services under the Home Care Program
are a Trillium Drug Program recipient.

You are eligible to benefit from the Trillium Drug Program if:

Remember...

Most-but not all-prescription drugs are covered. Your doctor can apply to the Ministry of Health to request that a drug be covered.
There is usually a minimal pharmacy fee of $2 for each prescription.
Some seniors and Trillium Drug Program recipients must pay a certain deductible for their own prescriptions. This amount varies according to your family size and income. If you can't afford the deductible, the City will look at your financial situation and needs to determine if you are eligible for extra help.
You must provide receipts for all paid prescriptions.

For the Ontario Drug Benefit program, your coverage is automatic if you are receiving financial or residential assistance.
Seniors contact their pharmacist.
For help paying the deductible for Ontario Drug Benefit or Trillium Drug Program, call the City at 613-560-6000. The operator will direct your call to the appropriate office.