About the Trillium Drug Plan & How to Apply

INSURANCE

Jul 10

What is the Trillium Drug Program?

The Trillium Drug Program is a Government of Ontario program that subsidizes the cost of expensive prescription medications, including HIV meds and more.

You can get Trillium Drug Plan coverage can help if you don’t have insurance coverage though your employer or school.

You can also get Trillium Drug Plan coverage even if you have a private insurance plan. If your prescription costs are very high and you need help paying for the portion that isn’t covered, the Trillium Drug Program can help reduce your out-of-pocket costs.

Everyone with a valid Ontario Health Card is eligible for the Trillium Drug Program.

Trillium coverage does not mean that your medications are free. If you qualify for the Trillium Drug Program, you will be required to pay a deductible (based on your household income) to help offset the costs of your medications.

Once you qualify, you, and everyone in your household will be covered under the Trillium Drug Program.

New to the Trillium Drug Plan? Here’s How to Apply for Trillium Drug Plan Coverage

You can submit an application until September 30th to be eligible for the full year of coverage going back to August 1st. If you apply after September 30th, you can select a start date (usually the date of your first eligible prescription), and your deductible will be adjusted accordingly.

Complete the Trillium Drug Plan Application Form here.
More details about the Trillium Drug Plan and the application process can be found in the Trillium Application Guide.
Compile all additional documentation required by Trillium.
Fax the application and supporting documents to: 416-642-3034, or
Email: trillium@ontariodrugbenefit.ca
*Keep your originals as Trillium may require you to send them by mail at a later date.

How is My Trillium Deductible Calculated?

The Trillium deductible is approximately 4% of your household income. The deductible is divided into 4 payments, payable on August 1st, November 1st, February 1st and May 1st of each year that you are on the program.

In addition, a $2 co-pay is charged for each prescription you get from your pharmacy. The Village Pharmacy and many other pharmacies waive the $2 co-pay so you don't pay anything else out-of-pocket.

If you'd like the exact amount of your deductible, check out the Trillium Deductible Calculator on HIVNow.ca, use the chart at the end of the Trillium Application Guide.

We’re here if you need help with your application:

Come into The Village Pharmacy to pickup a printed Trillium Application Package if you can’t download it at home.
Get in touch with us at The Village Pharmacy if you need help completing the form.
If you don’t have a fax machine or scanner - please come see us at The Village Pharmacy - we’re happy to send in your application to Trillium, no problem.