Supporting Insulin needles for seniors (ODB Canada Ontario)

If you are a senior (65+ years) who needs insulin every day and lives at home, you can apply for $170 annually to help pay for syringes and needles.

How to apply

To apply, follow these steps:

1. Print and fill out the insulin syringes for seniors application form or contact us to request a form.
2. Once completed, scan and email the application form to: assistivedevicesprogram@opddp.ca

If you do not have access to email, you can mail the completed application to:

Assistive Devices Program
5700 Yonge Street, 7th Floor
Toronto, Ontario, M2M 4K5

1. Buy the syringes and needles from any retailer in Ontario that sells these products. The business does not have to be authorized by the Assistive Devices Program.

What happens next

If you’re approved, we’ll send you $170 within 30 days of reviewing your application.

If your application is denied, you will receive a letter from us. The letter will tell you the reason for the denial and how you can follow up, including appealing our decision.

Receiving payment

Your payment can be deposited directly into your bank account. Please fill out and submit the Application for Direct Bank Payment to the address on the form as soon as possible.

Otherwise you will receive your payment by cheque through the mail.

How to renew

You must renew with the ADP every two years for syringes and needles.

We will send you a renewal letter near the anniversary date of your original application. Complete and return the form to us as soon as possible.