Can’t afford your medication? The Trillium Drug Program (TDP) may be able to help.
The TDP is intended for Ontario residents with OHIP coverage who have high prescription drug costs. It provides coverage for prescription drug products listed on the Formulary. Drugs not listed on the Formulary may be covered on a case-by-case basis.
To be eligible for the TDP, you must meet the following criteria:
- You are a resident of Ontario with a valid health card;
- You are not eligible for drug coverage under the Ontario Drug Benefit Program tied in with other social assistance benefits, such as the Ontario Disability Support Program or the Ontario Works;
- You don’t have private insurance coverage or if your private insurance doesn’t cover 100% of your prescription drug costs.
The TDP isn’t a free-for-all program: a “deductible” (see below) applies in proportion to your income. The program runs from August 1 to July 31 of the following year. Before you will receive coverage, your household must pay for a certain amount of your prescription drug purchases, otherwise known as the “deductible.” The deductible is paid in quarterly and is calculated based on net household income and household size.
For more information, contact the TDP at the following address:
P.O. Box 337, Station D
Etobicoke, Ontario
M9A 4X3
Tel : 416-642-3038
Fax : 416-642-3034
Toll-Free : 1-800-575-5386
E-mail : trillium@resolve.com
Alternatively, visit their website at: www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/pub/drugs/trillium.html
