Eligibility
You must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant making your permanent and principal home in Ontario, as well as being in Ontario at least 153 days in a 12 month period.
Coverage
All medically necessary services performed by physicians are covered by OHIP.
OHIP will provide Northern Health Travel Grants to some residents of northern Ontario.
Coverage of Ostomy Supplies
The OHIP Assistive Devices Program provides assistance to valid Ontario Health Card holders who apply for the ADP and have a permanent colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy, ileal conduit or continent pouch/reservoir. ADP does NOT assist individuals with temporary ostomies. ADP does not cover individuals who live in chronic care hospitals, residential facilities, or long-term care homes. ADP does not provide coverage for supplies available under Workplace Safety and Insurance Board or Group A Veterans.
To gain coverage, you must complete the Ostomy Grant Application Information form. Your doctor or nurse practitioner must fill out part of the form.
Once approved, you can buy ostomy products anywhere in Ontario. If you have one ostomy, you will receive $600 per year; if you have two ostomies, you will receive $1200 per year. Some individuals receiving social assistance may receive $800/ostomy. Payment is split into two cheques, six months apart. Coverage must be renewed every 2 years, and you must keep receipts for all purchases for 2 years.
Contact Information
Client Services Unit
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Suite M1-57, Macdonald Block
900 Bay Street
Toronto, ON
M7A 1R3
Ministry INFOline: 1 866 532 3161
OHIP Assistive Devices Program
Phone: (416) 314 5518 in Toronto
Toll-free: 1-866-532-3161 elsewhere in Ontario
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Assistive Devices Program
5700 Yonge Street, 7th floor
Toronto, ON
M2M 4K5
Forms and Links
OHIP FAQs
OHIP Registration Form
Health Card Renewal form
Northern Travel Grants
