FreeStyle Libre 2 coverage in Ontario

Yes! The FreeStyle Libre 2 system is covered under the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) program for Ontario residents who manage their diabetes with insulin.

You are eligible for coverage for the FreeStyle Libre 2 system if you:

• have diabetes that you’re managing with insulin
  
• qualify to join the ODB program (see more on this below)
  
• have a valid prescription for the FreeStyle Libre 2 system from a physician or nurse practitioner  

Coverage includes the FreeStyle Libre 2 system sensors and reader.

If you qualify for coverage, you are eligible for a maximum quantity of 33 sensors over the course of a 365-day period (don’t forget that one sensor lasts for up to 14 days).

First, talk to your healthcare professional to get a prescription. If you qualify for reimbursement under the ODB program, your claim for the FreeStyle Libre 2 system will be processed like any other claim at the local pharmacy.

Under the ODB program, you may need to pay a deductible or co-payment, depending on your age and circumstances. To learn more, visit the ODB program website.

The ODB program is the public drug funding program of Ontario. It provides coverage for certain medications and medical devices for qualifying Ontario residents (see more below on who qualifies).

You qualify for the ODB program if you have a valid Ontario health card AND you are:

• 65 years of age or older
• Under 65 years of age and living in a:
  • long-term care home;
  • home for special care; or
  • community home for opportunity
• 24 years of age or younger and not covered by a private insurance plan
• Receiving professional home and community care services
• Receiving benefits from Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program
• Enrolled in the Trillium Drug Program

If you qualify for the ODB program and already paid for the FreeStyle Libre 2 system, you can submit your receipts online through the ODB Program Receipt Submission Form, available here.

You will need to have:

• your Ontario Health card number
• a copy of the official prescription receipt issued by the pharmacy and signed by a pharmacist
  

For more information on what you need to get reimbursed, visit the ODB program website.

Visit the ODB program website to learn more.