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

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