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Program:
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Diabetes Canada - Northern Ontario - Ontario Monitoring for Health Program
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Phone Numbers:
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416-363-3373
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-361-0796
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Address:
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Ontario, ON
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Location:
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Telephone and Online Services
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
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Service Description:
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Helps Ontarians who use insulin or have gestational diabetes pay for the cost of their blood sugar testing supplies
The program is funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and administered by Diabetes Canada
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Application:
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Email mfhp@diabetes.ca or call 1-800-361-0796 to receive a claim form and info package
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Must be an Ontario resident with a valid Ontario Health card
- Must use insulin or have gestational diabetes
- Must not be receiving any other financial assistance for the items being claimed
Note: First claim must be signed by a doctor or nurse practitioner to confirm insulin is being used to manage diabetes or have gestational diabetes
Eligible supplies
- Blood glucose test strips and lancets - 75% reimbursement up to a maximum of $920/year (up to $1227 in receipts can be submitted each year and the program will reimburse 75%, or $920, of the cost)
- Blood glucose meters - 75% reimbursement up to a maximum of $75 once every 5 years
- Talking blood glucose meters for visually-impaired individuals; letter from doctor required to confirm visual impairment - 75% reimbursement up to a maximum of $300 once every 5 years
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Area Served:
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Algoma, Cochrane, District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Nipissing–Temiskaming, Northern, Sudbury–Manitoulin–Parry Sound
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Last Updated:
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6/9/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141172
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