Green Shield Canada, Greenshield Cares Essential Medicines Program

Green Shield Canada

Site: Windsor - Anchor Dr

Service: Greenshield Cares Essential Medicines Program

Record #: IMP0331

Last Full Update: 28 Feb 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone	519-739-1208
Toll Free Phone	1-888-348-5188
E-Mail	essentialmedicines@greenshield.ca
Website	www.greenshield.ca/en-ca/cares/essential-medicines
Primary Contact	Emma Darby, Specialist, Essential Medicines Program; Email: essentialmedicines@greenshield.ca

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	Free drug plan with no drug costs, no deductibles, no copays. $1000 per person for 12 months from the enrolment date (can reapply). Medications eligible under the program are delivered to your home address or closest Canada Post location free of charge. The list of medications covered under the program is comprehensive and is considered an 'essential list'. Some drugs may require pre-approval (i.e., brand name medications).
Hours	Call Centre: Mon-Fri 8:30 am- 8:30 pm for all inquiries Program Specialist Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Ontario
Eligibility	A resident of Ontario Ages of 25 - 64 Currently employed Need or anticipate the need for prescription medications to treat a medical condition Not enrolled in a private or employee prescription drug plan Not enrolled in, or eligible for, prescription drug coverage through a public program in Ontario Have an income meeting low-income criteria
Application	Contact the Program Specialist and complete application form A prescreen tool is available by visiting the GreenShield website here and clicking "Find out if you're eligible" • Individuals approved for the program will need to register an online account with the program's pharmacy to start receiving medications
Languages	English; French
Fees	None

Site Information

Located In Community	Windsor
Address & Map	8677 Anchor Dr Windsor, ON Canada N8N 5G1
Mailing Address	PO Box 1606 Windsor, ON Canada N9A 6W1
Physical Access	Fully Accessible - Parking, Washroom and Entrance

Categories and Classification

InfoPod Main Headings	Financial Assistance
InfoPod Sub Headings	Medical Expense Assistance

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