OHIP and Your Ostomy

OHIP and Your Ostomy

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What is OHIP?

The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) helps pay for many health services you may need and is an important resource to have when accessing ostomy reimbursement programs in Ontario.

To be eligible for the OHIP, you must meet specific requirements and qualification. After which, you must formally apply for coverage.

For more details on the process please visit the Government of Ontario OHIP webpage.

How can OHIP help Ostomates?

OHIP coverage can help you gain access to many of the health programs the province has to offer. One example of such programs is the Assistive Devices Program (ADP), a program that can help cover the costs of supplies for those with permanent ostomies. This is a health program that requires you to have a valid Ontario health card from OHIP coverage.

From your ADP eligibility, you can then apply for the annual Enteral Feeding and Ostomy Supplies Grant. This grant provides up to $975 per year to help cover for ostomy supplies.

For more information on the ADP and related resources, please visit:
Ostomy Supply reimbursement in Ontario - Ostomy Canada Society

 

Additional Financial Aid and Resources:

Here are a few more Ontario-specific resources that may be available to you:

Federal Programs and Resources:

For our Québecois readers, you may be eligible for the Québec Ostomy Appliance Program (RAMQ). We covered the basics of this program in our RAMQ blog!

 

Conclusion: OHIP Provides a Foundation

Ostomy supplies are not cheap, and for ostomates, these supplies are a non-negotiable. That is why OHIP coverage can help provide a solid financial foundation for all eligible Ontarian ostomates.

If you have any questions about this program or need assistance selecting the right ostomy products, MyOstomy.ca is here to help! (Did we mention we are proudly Canadian owned and operated? 😉🍁)