Ontario residents 24 years and younger are fully covered by OHIP+, as long as they are not on a private insurance plan.

OHIP+ coverage ends after you reach your 25th birthday.

The Trillium Drug Program offers financial aid for Ontarians to help them pay for their high prescription-drug costs.

You should consider applying if you:

• Reside in Ontario
• Have a valid Ontario health card
• Do not already qualify for the Ontario Drug Benefit program (ex: Ontario Works)
• Do not have an insurance plan that covers 100% of your prescription drug costs
• Spend 4% or more of your post-tax household income on prescription drugs

Beyond the aforementioned provincial assistance programs, there are a few federal programs that offer prescription drug coverage and will cover the price of PrEP:

The Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program: This program provides benefits for First Nations registered under the Indian Act and Inuit who are recognized by an Inuit land claim organization.

The Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP): This program covers certain healthcare benefits for resettled refugees, refugee claimants, and certain other groups until they become eligible for provincial or territorial health insurance.

The Treatment Benefits Program: This program covers anyone that has a Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) health card.

Ontario Disability Support Program: Provincial aid is offered through Service Ontario for Ontarians with continuous or recurrent impairment or disability under this program. Under ODSP, a benefit member is eligible for drug coverage if income support is being paid on their behalf.

‍Ontario Works: This program may be an option, as it provides support with health benefits and financial assistance for housing, food, and other living costs.

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