Submitting applications and documentation during COVID-19
Due to COVID-19, the Ontario Drug Benefit Program has implemented temporary processes to apply for the Trillium Drug Program and the Seniors Co-Payment Program.
Trillium Drug Program (TDP) application
To submit a Trillium Drug Program application or supporting documentation, you can either:
- fax the documents to 416-642-3034
- e-mail the documents to trillium@ontariodrugbenefit.ca
If faxing or emailing, you must mail the original signed form to the TDP by Canada Post when the outbreak is over. We will update this page to tell you when you have to mail us your documents. When you mail us the original application, please write in bold letters “Resubmit Originals” on the application form.
Seniors Co-Payment Program (SCP) application
To submit a Seniors Co-Payment Program application or supporting documentation, you can either:
- fax the documents to 416-642-3034
- e-mail the documents to trillium@ontariodrugbenefit.ca
If faxing or emailing, you must mail the original signed form to the SCP by Canada Post when the outbreak is over. We will update this page to tell you when you have to mail us your documents.
When you mail us the original application, please write in bold letters “Resubmit Originals” on the application form.
Who can qualify
You will qualify for the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) program when you turn 65 years old. Some of you will qualify before you reach that age because you’re:
- living in a:
- long-term care home
- home for special care
- Community Home for Opportunity
- 24 years of age or younger and not covered by a private insurance plan
- receiving professional home and community care services
- receiving benefits from Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program
- enrolled in the Trillium Drug Program
For seniors (people age 65 and older), we will send you a letter about three months before your 65th birthday to let you know you will automatically join the Ontario Drug Benefit program on the first day of the month after you turn 65 years old.
The Ontario Drug Benefit program is for Ontario residents only and prescriptions must be filled in an Ontario pharmacy to be covered. Make sure your Ontario health card is valid (for example, it hasn’t expired). Your pharmacist will need your health card to confirm your eligibility for the Ontario Drug Benefit program.
What’s covered
The Ontario Drug Benefit program covers most of the cost of approximately 5,000 prescription drug products.