ODP

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• Public insurance for prescription meds for Ontario residents with a valid Ontario Health Card; meds must be bought in Ontario pharmacy.
• Under ODP, the cost of PrEP is automatically covered* for:
  • Seniors (65 years and up) [you only have to pay a deductible, depending on your income]
  • People on Ontario Disability Support Program [FREE]
  • People on the Ontario Works program [FREE]

* You may have to pay a few dollars out of pocket when the pharmacy fills each prescription. This is called a co-payment or co-pay.

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OHIP+

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• Public insurance for prescription meds for Ontario residents with a valid Ontario Health Card.
• Under OHIP+, PrEP is FREE for folks who are 24 years and under, have OHIP coverage and are NOT covered by a private plan*. If you qualify, the coverage is automatic. You don’t have to pay anything under OHIP+. No deductibles, co-pays or other fees.

*The provincial government changed up OHIP+ in April 2019. Now there is a condition that if you have ANY type of private insurance coverage, you will not qualify for OHIP+.

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Trillium Drug Program

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Public insurance for prescription meds for Ontario residents with a valid Ontario Health Card and who don’t qualify for ODP or OHIP+.

• Trillium might be the best option for you if you don’t have private insurance or if it doesn’t (fully) cover PrEP.
• You have to apply to Trillium and pay an amount called a deductible that depends on your household income.
• Trillium is only worth it for some folks. You can figure out if the program is for you by comparing your deductible with the cost of PrEP (and any other prescription meds you take).
• HIVNow.ca calculator can do that deductible math for you.

If you have private insurance through your job or a family member/partner, check to see if PrEP is covered and how much you have to pay out of pocket. Combining private insurance and Trillium could save you money.

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Interim Federal Health Program

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If you are a refugee or refugee claimant enrolled in the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP), the cost of PrEP is covered as long as you are not receiving similar benefits via provincial government (e.g. Trillium Drug Program) or private insurers. Be sure to show your pharmacist the IFHP coverage document if this is your form of insurance.

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Canadian Forces Health Care

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If you are serving in the Canadian Armed Forces, your health coverage includes PrEP. You should be able to get a prescription for PrEP and get this filled at your base, wing or unit. An alternative option to access PrEP is to take your Canadian Forces Health Care Identification card (Blue Cross Card) to a community clinic and pharmacy.

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Veterans Affairs Canada Health Benefits

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If you are enrolled in Veteran Affairs Canada (VAC) health programs, you have coverage for PrEP. Take your prescription and VAC card to the pharmacy in order to get the medication at no cost.

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PrepStart Program

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- PrEPStart covers the cost of three months of PrEP for people who do not have a drug plan.

- This is a great way to get started on PrEP right away while you search for the drug plan that is right for you. Click here to learn more about how to access PrEPStart.

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Generic Alternative

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Right now, the cost of generic PrEP is about $45 a month. If you are interested in learning more about how you can order generic PrEP online check out The Sex You Want Guide.

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Coverage for Visitors to Canada

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It is possible to import PrEP and get it sent directly to your current address. This option is available for visitors to Canada who have prepared the necessary paperwork for Canadian Border Services. Please click here for more information on how to set up this arrangement.

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