Maximum Eligible Expense per Participant | Reimbursement | Maximum Reimbursement | |
Extended Health Provision as indicated below | |||
Drug Benefit | |||
Catastrophic Drug Coverage | Eligible drug expenses in excess of $3,500 out-of-pocket drug expense incurred in a given calendar year | 100% | |
Smoking Cessation Aids | $2,000 in a lifetime | 80% | $1,600 ($2,000 x 80%) |
Erectile Dysfunction Drugs | $500 every calendar year | 80% | $400 ($500 x 80%) |
Dispensing Fee |
Maximum of $8 for the pharmacy dispensing fee The fee cap does not apply to biologic or compound drugs. |
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Dispensing Fee Frequency Limit |
Pharmacist dispensing fees will be limited to 5 times per year for maintenance drugs. Exceptions shall be granted if
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5 refills |
Vision Care Benefit | |||
Eyeglasses/Contact Lenses (purchase and repairs) |
$400 every 2 calendar years commencing every odd year No limit if required as a result of surgery or accident and purchased within 6 months of the event |
80% | $320 ($400 x 80%) |
Eye Examination | 1 examination every 2 calendar years, commencing every odd year | 80% | R&C[1] x 80% |
Artificial Eye |
Once in 60 months In case of dependant children 21 years of age or less, 12 months of the last purchase |
80% | R&C x 80% |
Corrective Laser Eye Surgery | $2,000 per lifetime | 80% | $1,600 ($2,000 x 80%) |
Medical Practitioners Benefit | |||
Services of a(n): | |||
Acupuncturist | $500 in a calendar year | 80% | $400 ($500 x 80%) |
Chiropractor | $500 in a calendar year | 80% | $400 ($500 x 80%) |
Dietitian | $300 in a calendar year | 80% | $240 ($300 x 80%) |
Electrologist (including treatment when performed by a physician) | $1,200 in a calendar year | 80% | $960 ($1,200 x 80%) |
Lactation Consultant | $300 in a calendar year | 80% | $240 ($300 x 80%) |
Massage Therapist | $500 in a calendar year | 80% | $400 ($500 x 80%) |
Naturopath | $500 in a calendar year | 80% | $400 ($500 x 80%) |
Nursing Services | $20,000 in a calendar year | 80% | $16,000 ($20,000 x 80%) |
Occupational Therapist | $300 in a calendar year | 80% | $240 ($300 x 80%) |
Osteopath | $500 in a calendar year | 80% | $400 ($500 x 80%) |
Physiotherapist | $1,500 in a calendar year | 80% | $1,200 ($1,500 x 80%) |
Podiatrist and Chiropodist (including foot care rendered by a nurse in a community nursing station) | $500 in a calendar year (combined) | 80% | $400 ($500 x 80%) |
Psychological services (including the services of psychologists, psychotherapists, social workers, and counsellors) | $5,000 in a calendar year (combined) | 80% | $4,000 ($5,000 x 80%) |
Speech Language Pathologist and Audiologist | $750 in a calendar year (combined) | 80% | $600 ($750 x 80%) |
Miscellaneous Expense Benefit | |||
Orthopaedic Shoes | $250 in a calendar year | 80% | $200 ($250 x 80%) |
Orthotics (including repairs) | 1 pair in a calendar year | 80% | R&C x 80% |
Hearing Aids (purchase/ repairs) |
$1,500 less any eligible hearing aid expenses incurred and claimed during the previous 60 months No limit if required as a result of surgery or accident and purchased within 6 months of the event |
80% | $1,200 ($1,500 x 80%) |
Batteries for Hearing Aids | $200 in a calendar year | 80% | $160 ($200 x 80%) |
Orthopaedic Brassieres | $200 in a calendar year | 80% | $160 ($200 x 80%) |
Wigs | $1,500 during a 60-month period | 80% | $1,200 ($1,500 x 80%) |
Permanent Artificial Limbs (to replace temporary artificial limbs) |
Once in 60 months for a member or dependant over 21 years of age The frequency maximum may not apply if medically proven that growth or shrinkage of surrounding tissue requires replacement of the existing prosthesis. |
80% | R&C x 80% |
Diabetic Testing Supplies |
$3,000 in a calendar year Except needles and syringes are not eligible for the 36-month period following the date of purchase of an insulin jet injector device. |
80% | $2,400 ($3,000 x 80%) |
Insulin Jet Injector Device | $1,000 during a 36-month period | 80% | $800 ($1,000 x 80%) |
Insulin pumps |
Once in 60 months Excluding repair or replacement during the 60-month period following the date of purchase |
80% | R&C x 80% |
Diabetic monitors |
$700 during a 60-month period, on a combined basis Excluding repair or replacement during the 60-month period following the date of purchase |
80% | $560 ($700 x 80%) |
Continuous Glucose Monitor Supplies | $3,000 in a calendar year | 80% | $2,400 ($3,000 x 80%) |
Needles and Syringes (for the administration of injectable drugs) | $200 in a calendar year | 80% | $160 ($200 x 80%) |
Injectable Lubricants (for joint pain) | $600 in a calendar year | 80% | $480 ($600 x 80%) |
Gender Affirmation | $75,000 in a lifetime | 80% | $60,000 ($75,000 x 80%) |
Durable Equipment | |||
A. For Care | |||
Devices for physical movement | |||
Lift/Hoist |
Once in a lifetime Less all eligible lift/hoist repairs incurred prior to purchase |
80% | R&C x 80% |
Walker |
Once in 60 months Less all eligible walker repair expenses incurred during the previous 5 years |
80% | R&C x 80% |
Wheelchair (purchase/ repairs) |
Once in 60 months Less any wheelchair expenses claimed for repairs during the previous 60 months In case of dependant children, the 60-month maximum may not apply for medical necessity. Replacement of wheelchairs within the 5-year limit shall be permitted when a patient’s medical condition changes and warrants a different type of chair. Reimbursement will be the eligible amount of the new chair less the amount reimbursed for the previously claimed chair. |
80% | R&C x 80% |
Devices for support and resting | |||
Hospital Bed |
Once in a lifetime Less all eligible hospital bed repairs incurred prior to purchase |
80% | R&C x 80% |
Therapeutic Mattress |
Once in 60 months Less all eligible therapeutic mattress repairs incurred during the previous 5 years |
80% | R&C x 80% |
Wheelchair Cushion |
Once in 12 months Less all eligible wheelchair cushion repairs incurred during the previous 12 months |
80% | R&C x 80% |
Devices for monitoring | |||
Apnea Monitor |
Once in a lifetime Less all eligible apnea monitor repairs incurred prior to purchase |
80% | R&C x 80% |
Blood Pressure Monitor |
Once in 60 months Less all eligible blood pressure monitor repairs incurred during the previous 5 years |
80% | R&C x 80% |
Enuresis Monitor |
Once in a lifetime Less all eligible enuresis monitor repairs incurred prior to purchase |
80% | R&C x 80% |
Oxygen Saturation Meter |
Once in 60 months Less all eligible oxygen saturation meter repairs incurred during the previous 5 years |
80% | R&C x 80% |
Pulse Oximeter |
Once in 60 months Less all eligible pulse oximeter repairs incurred during the previous 5 years |
80% | R&C x 80% |
Saturometer |
Once in 60 months Less all eligible saturometer repairs incurred during the previous 5 years |
80% | R&C x 80% |
Coagulation Monitor |
Once in 60 months Less all eligible coagulation monitor repairs incurred during the previous 5 years |
80% | R&C x 80% |
Heart Monitor |
Once in 60 months Less all eligible heart monitor repairs incurred during the previous 5 years |
80% | R&C x 80% |
B. For Treatment | |||
Devices for mechanical and therapeutic support |
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Extremity Pump (Lymphapress) |
Once in a lifetime Less all eligible extremity pump repairs incurred prior to purchase |
80% | R&C x 80% |
Infusion Pump |
Once in 60 months Less all eligible infusion pump repairs incurred during the previous 5 years |
80% | R&C x 80% |
Traction Kit |
Once in a lifetime Less all eligible traction kit repairs incurred prior to purchase |
80% | R&C x 80% |
Transcutaneous Electric Stimulator (TENS) |
Once in 120 months Less all eligible TENS repairs incurred during the previous 10 years |
80% | R&C x 80% |
Devices for aerotherapeutic support |
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CPAP, BiPAP, or Related Dental Appliance |
Once in 60 months Less all eligible rentals and purchases of CPAP, BiPAP and dental appliance incurred during the previous 5 years |
80% | R&C x 80% |
Repairs, Servicing, and Replacement Parts for Eligible Aerotherapeutic Devices (CPAP, BiPAP) |
$500 in a calendar year | 80% | $400 ($500 x 80%) |
Compressor |
Once in 60 months Less all eligible compressor repairs incurred during the previous 5 years |
80% | R&C x 80% |
Nebulizer |
Once in 60 months Less all eligible nebulizer repairs incurred during the previous 5 years |
80% | R&C x 80% |
Out-of-Province Benefit |
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Emergency Benefit While Travelling/ Emergency Travel Assistance Services |
$1,000,000 per period of travel (not exceeding 40 consecutive days, excluding any time out of the province for official travel status) |
100% |
$1,000,000 (CAD) |
Family Assistance Benefit |
$5,000 for any one travel emergency |
100% |
$5,000 |
Meals and Accommodations |
$200 per day (combined) |
100% |
$200 |
Preparation and Return of the Deceased |
$3,000 |
100% |
$3,000 |
Referral Benefit |
$25,000 per illness or injury |
80% |
$20,000 ($25,000 x 80%) |
Hospital Provision |
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Level I |
$90 per day |
100% |
$90 |
Level II |
$170 per day |
100% |
$170 |
Level III |
$250 per day |
100% |
$250 |
Basic Health Care Provision |
3x the amount otherwise payable under the current fee schedule of the Health Insurance Act 1972 of Ontario |
100% |
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[1] reasonable and customary
Length of Time a Prescription is Valid
Benefit |
Duration of Prescription |
Services of a nurse |
One year, unless otherwise advised by the Plan Administrator |
Services of an electrologist |
Three years A prescription is not required if electrolysis is required as a gender affirmation procedure. |
Orthotics |
Three years |
Orthopaedic shoes |
One year |
Injectable lubricants for joint pain and arthritis |
Three years |
Needles and syringes (for the administration of injectable drugs) |
Three years |
Note: Unless otherwise requested by the Plan Administrator, all other prescriptions do not have a time limit.