Medical Care Provided by Canadian Provinces and Territories

Ontario (ON) Trillium Drug Program since April 1, 1995

Eligibility:

Ontario residents with a valid Ontario health card have coverage for drugs that are not paid for by private insurance.

Coverage:

  • Over 3,200 prescription drugs.
  • Over 510 limited use drug products that require physician-requested special authorization.
  • Some nutritional and diabetic testing agents.
  • Additional drugs may be requested by your physician through the Exceptional Access Program (EAP).

Deductible:

The annual deductible is paid in four installments over the Trillium program year (August 1 to July 31 of the following year) and prorated for the portion of the first partial year.

The annual deductible is calculated by multiplying annual household income over $20,000 by 4.5%, adding $500 and subtracting $100 for the first dependent, $50 for the second dependent, $50 for the third dependent.

The following table shows some sample annual deductibles:

Net Income Family of One Family of Two Family of Two Family Over Three
$20,000 $500 $400 $350 $300
$25,000 $725 $625 $575 $525
$30,000 $950 $850 $800 $750
$35,000 $1,175 $1,075 $1,025 $975
$40,000 $1,400 $1,300 $1,250 $1,200
$45,000 $1,625 $1,525 $1,475 $1,425
$50,000 $1,850 $1,750 $1,700 $1,650
$55,000 $2,075 $1,975 $1,925 $1,875
$60,000 $2,300 $2,200 $2,150 $2,100
$65,000 $2,525 $2,425 $2,375 $2,325
$70,000 $2,750 $2,650 $2,600 $2,550
$75,000 $2,975 $2,875 $2,825 $2,775
$80,000 $3,200 $3,100 $3,050 $3,000

There is also a $2 deductible for each prescription filled after the annual deductible has been satisfied.

Additional Information:

  • Literature is available at most pharmacies in Ontario.
  • Hotline: 1-800-575-5386
  • Guide PDF
  • Enrolment PDF

Coverage in all Canadian Provinces and Territories