- Description
- Helps Ontarians who use insulin or have gestational diabetes pay for the cost of their blood sugar testing supplies
The program is funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and administered by Diabetes Canada - Eligibility
- Must be an Ontario resident with a valid Ontario Health card
- Must use insulin or have gestational diabetes
- Must not be receiving any other financial assistance for the items being claimed
Note: First claim must be signed by a doctor or nurse practitioner to confirm insulin is being used to manage diabetes or have gestational diabetes
Eligible supplies- Blood glucose test strips and lancets - 75% reimbursement up to a maximum of $920/year (up to $1227 in receipts can be submitted each year and the program will reimburse 75%, or $920, of the cost)
- Blood glucose meters - 75% reimbursement up to a maximum of $75 once every 5 years
- Talking blood glucose meters for visually-impaired individuals; letter from doctor required to confirm visual impairment - 75% reimbursement up to a maximum of $300 once every 5 years
- Must be an Ontario resident with a valid Ontario Health card
- Application Process
- Email mfhp@diabetes.ca or call 1-800-361-0796 to receive a claim form and info package
- Toll Free
- 1-800-361-0796
- Office
- 416-363-3373
- Web Site
- Visit Website
- mfhp@diabetes.ca
- Languages
- English, French
- Documents Required
- Call or visit website for information
- Accessibility
- Not Applicable
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- Agency Information
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- Copyright
- 211 Ontario North
- Last Updated On
- January 11, 2023
- Hours of Operation
- Mon9:00 am to 5:00 pmTue9:00 am to 5:00 pmWed9:00 am to 5:00 pmThu9:00 am to 5:00 pmFri9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm - Service Area(s)
- Algoma District
- Cochrane District
- Kenora District
- Manitoulin District
- Nipissing District
- Rainy River District
- Sudbury District
- Thunder Bay District
- Timiskaming District
