Description

If you have high prescription drug costs and a low household income, you may be able to pay $2 or less for every prescription.

Benefit Amount

You will only pay up to $2 for each prescription drug that is filled or refilled until the end of the program year.

Eligibility Criteria

• Live in Ontario.
• Have a valid Ontario health card number.
• Do not already qualify for the Ontario Drug Benefit program (for example, you are not enrolled in a program such as Ontario Works).
• Do not have an insurance plan that pays for 100% of your drugs.
• Spend about 4% or more of your after-tax household income on prescription-drug costs.

Application Process

The Trillium Drug Program year is from August 1 to July 31. Make sure you apply by September 30, to be reimbursed for any eligible drug you received in the previous program year (August 1-July 31). You can get the application form online: Application for the Trillium Drug Program.

Or you can get the form by calling:

• 1-800-575-5386 (toll free)
• 1-800-387-5559 (TTY)
• 416-642-3038 (in Toronto area)

Send your completed application by mail only to:

Trillium Drug Program
Ministry of Health
P.O. Box 337 Station D
Etobicoke ON M9A 4X3

Once you are enrolled, you will receive a confirmation letter telling you what your deductible is for the year. Your household’s enrollment will be renewed automatically every year and you will receive an annual confirmation letter.