North Simcoe Muskoka
Chronic Disease Prevention and Management
Fostering a culture of continuous improvement in Diabetes care
Program: Ontario Monitoring for Health Program
Organization: Diabetes Canada - Northern Ontario
Description of Services: 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
Requirements
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
  • 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
Application: Email mfhp@diabetes.ca or call 1-800-361-0796 to receive a claim form and info package
Languages: English ; French
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 416-363-3373
Toll-Free: 1-800-361-0796
Email: mfhp@diabetes.ca
Website: www.diabetes.ca/get-involved/local-programs---even...
Address: Ontario, ON
Location: Telephone and Online Services
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm

This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 6-9-2025

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