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Ontario Monitoring for Health Program
Program History
In 1985 a proposal was made to the Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care by the Canadian Diabetes Association to begin a program that would encourage frequent blood testing for those that had high costs to manage their diabetes. It was determined at that time that children that used insulin met these criteria. After much work and negotiations with the Ontario government, the program was born as the Monitors for Children program, reimbursing monitoring supplies for those that were 19 and under. Soon after in 1986, the program expanded to include adults that were insulin using and legally blind or suffering from severe visual impairment.
The Program Today
The Ontario Monitoring for Health Program is designed to help people of any age, who use insulin or have gestational diabetes, with the cost of their diabetes testing supplies. This program helps approximately 3,000 Ontarians annually. Every year over 1,000 new claimants access this program to receive assistance for their testing supplies.
Who is Eligible for Financial Assistance?
To qualify for financial assistance through this program, applicants must:
- Be an Ontario resident with a valid Health Number
- Be insulin-dependent or have gestational diabetes
- Not be receiving any other financial assistance for the items being claimed
What Items and How Much Does The Program Reimburse?
- Blood Testing Strips and Lancets: 75% reimbursement up to a maximum of $820 per year
- Blood Glucose Meters: 75% reimbursement up to a maximum of $75, once every 5 years
- Talking Glucose Meters: 75% reimbursement up to a maximum of $300, once every 5 years
How to Apply
For more information and/or to receive an Ontario Monitoring for Health Program claim form call 1-800-361-0796
Please note: The Monitoring for Health Program is an Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care funded program that is administered by the Canadian Diabetes Association.