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  • Posted on: Jun 9, 2009 02:56 pm
CDN in MA
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,342
konakat wrote:

I've been trying to find out what drugs are covered by OHIP.  Are gemzar and naveline covered?  I'm a bit worried if I don't have private insurance and these drugs aren't available.  I've visited cancer.ca and I couldn't find any information on them.

Thanks!

Elizabeth

Elizabeth's Mantra: When in doubt, eat cake.
Dx 5/2007, ILC, 3cm, Stage IV, Grade 3, 13/19 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2+
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mke
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 511
Jun 9, 2009 04:12 pm mke wrote:

As a general rule, if get it in a hospital, OHIP covers it.  If it is a pill or an injection you get at home, then it isn't covered.  I don't know those drugs so I can't say.  The onc. that will be treating you in Canada would know.  And if it is an expensive drug there is always the Trillium fund.
dreamwriter…
Toronto , ON
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,574
Jun 15, 2009 03:35 pm dreamwriter wrote:

If you are getting anything through CCAC.... ask for an Ontario Drug Card.... solves a lot of drug payment issues

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Dx 12/20/2005, 6cm+, Stage IV, Grade 3, 18/18 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2-
konakat
CDN in MA
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,342
Jun 15, 2009 03:36 pm konakat wrote:

Thanks -- I'll look for info on CCAC.  I have a lot of research to do before I get back in Ontario!

Elizabeth's Mantra: When in doubt, eat cake.
Dx 5/2007, ILC, 3cm, Stage IV, Grade 3, 13/19 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2+

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