Overview
The Trillium Drug Program (TDP) helps Ontarians who have high prescription drug costs compared to their household income.
Members with a Blendable Health Spending Account or Enhanced Health Benefits (EHB) feature may also qualify for help through the program.
Let’s break down how the TDP works, and what Members need to know about their Blendable benefits.
The details
What is the Trillium Drug Program?
The TDP is a program run by the Ontario government that helps eligible residents pay for prescription drugs.
Members who qualify pay an annual deductible. That deductible is based on their household income. Once they’ve met the deductible, they’ll generally pay up to $2 for each eligible prescription that’s filled or refilled, for the rest of the program year.
How do Blendable benefits affect eligibility?
The TDP works alongside other Plans that reimburse prescription drug expenses.
When a Member applies, they’ll need to report any insurance or benefits that provide prescription drug coverage or reimbursement to anyone in their household. This includes HSAs and EHBs.
Having a Blendable Plan doesn't automatically mean a Member can't qualify for the TDP.
The program is intended for people who don’t have a Plan that pays for 100% of their eligible prescription drug costs.
Because HSA reimbursement is limited to funds available in the benefit period, and EHB features may have reimbursement limits, Members may still qualify for assistance through the TDP.
Blendable doesn’t make decisions about who qualifies for the TDP, so it’s still important that Members confirm their individual circumstances with the program directly.
Anything else?
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