Me and my wife became PRs about 4 months ago.
Having exhausted the medicine stock we had brought from our home country(we take regular/daily medicines for some illness), we visited a doctor here for prescription and bought the medicines at the attached Pharmacy in North York,ON

For Each of the 5 medicines we were charged a Fee of $10.99.
I am a Retiree(no income, no insurance for medicines).
My question: Could I handle the issue in any other way, to reduce this huge Cost/Fee besides the cost of medicine.

Grateful for suggestions.

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Many

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Originally posted by Many

Me and my wife became PRs about 4 months ago.
Having exhausted the medicine stock we had brought from our home country(we take regular/daily medicines for some illness), we visited a doctor here for prescription and bought the medicines at the attached Pharmacy in North York,ON

For Each of the 5 medicines we were charged a Fee of $10.99.
I am a Retiree(no income, no insurance for medicines).
My question: Could I handle the issue in any other way, to reduce this huge Cost/Fee besides the cost of medicine.

Grateful for suggestions.

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Thank you FH.
We are 62 and 60 years / in age.

will try investigating, how I can prove no income/low income so can get the Prescription dispensing costs to low levels.

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Many

I can't remember exactly what is the name of plan but there is one for people with low or no income . Pls go to Shoppers drug mart and inquire .
They should be able to provide you details and forms . Most medicines / dispensing fee should be next to free .

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Growing Old Is Mandatory ..Growing UP is Optional

The program is called:

Ontario Drug Benefit - for seniors, over 65 years
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/drugs/programs/odb/odb.aspx

under the program there is a option to cover the cost if the drug cost are relatively high to your income. It does not mention any age restriction (or atleast I did not find it). It is the Trillium Drug Program, details can be found here
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/drugs/opdp_forms.aspx

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Reiki Grand Master

Dear Sudesingh and AswaniG,
Thank you, there is a wealth of information on the Link; will consult the Pharmacist too, for further clarity.

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TOTAL ANNUAL SALARY...

Under the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) Program, ODB eligible recipients may be asked to pay some portion of their eligible prescription drug product cost. Fees for people in the Trillium Drug Program (TDP) are calculated differently than the fees for other people in the ODB program.

For most of the ODB program (excluding the TDP)

The chart below sums up what you may be asked to pay. The amount you pay depends on your income.

If you are: Then you will pay:

A single senior (aged 65 or older) with a yearly net income of $16,018 or more
The first $100 of your prescription drug costs. This is called your "deductible."

AND

Up to $6.11 each time you fill a prescription covered under ODB. This is called your “co-payment”

A senior couple with a combined yearly net income of $24,175 or more

If you are: Then you will pay:

A senior whose yearly net income is lower than $16,018
Up to $2 each time you fill a prescription covered under ODB.

A senior couple whose combined yearly net income is less than $24,175
Registered with: •Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) or
•living in a Long-Term Care Home or Home for Special Care or
•receiving Home Care services.

If you are a senior you can apply to qualify for the lower ODB fees. If you don’t apply, you will have to pay the higher fees.

To get an application kit for the Seniors Co-Payment Program:
•ask at your local pharmacy, OR
•call 1-888-405-0405, OR
•download the Co-Payment Application for Seniors and Guidebook.

For the Trillium Drug Program (TDP)

Under the Trillium Drug Program, you will pay part of your prescriptions costs in two different ways each year:
1.You will pay a set amount of your prescription drug costs each year. This amount is called your "deductible." The amount of your deductible is based on your household income. For most people, it equals about 4% of your household’s total net income. Net income is the amount of money you have after you pay your taxes.
The deductible you have to pay is split into four equal amounts over the year starting on August 1st. You pay your deductible by purchasing ODB approved prescription drug products at your pharmacy. Once you have purchased enough of these products to equal the amount of your deductible, then the ODB program pays for most of the cost of your drugs.

2.After you pay your deductible, your pharmacist may ask you to pay up to $2 for each prescription that the ODB program covers. This amount is called a “co-payment”.

To get an application kit for the Trillium Drug Program:
•ask at your local pharmacy, OR
•call 1-800-575-5386, OR
•download the Application for Ontario Drug Benefits and A Guide to Your Application (Ontario Drug Benefit) Application forms.

For More Information...:
Call ServiceOntario, Infoline at 1-866-532-3161
In Toronto, 416-314-5518
TTY 1-800-387-5559
In Toronto, TTY 416-327-4282
Hours of operation : 8:30am - 5:00pm

TTY is a special telephone. It is also called Text Telephone. Once it was also called TDD. More on it later, if you need additional information.

FH.