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Aesthetics/Body Image/Hair Care/Prosthesis Government Programs: Ontario Works/Ontario Disability Support Program/Canadian Pension Plan- Disability/Ontario Drug Program Other: Medication/Treatments Woodbridge (York Region) Aesthetics / Body Image / Hair Care / Prosthesis Cancer Recovery Foundation of Canada 107-16 Esna Park Dr Markham, ON L3R 5X1 www.cancerrecovery.ca 905-477-7743 1-866-753-0303 Pink Diamond Fund Covers patients with all women’s cancers including: Breast cancer, Cervical cancer, Endometrial cancer, Ovarian cancer, Uterine cancer The Fund pays for the myriad of non-medical expenses associated with cancer. 1 Nov 21, 2012 BREAST CANCER Aesthetics/Body Image/Hair Care/Prosthesis - Government Programs – Other Woodbridge (York Region) Changes Boutique – Adapted Clothing and Wigs 189 Main St Newmarket, ON L3Y3Y9 905-853-4673 Look Good Feel Better 420 Britannia Rd E, Ste 102 Mississauga ON L4Z 3L5 www.lgfb.ca 905-890-5161 1-800-914-5665 1-888-249-0977 An ADP vendor-provides after breast surgery needs, specialty bras and swimwear, custom compression garments, lymphapress dealer, hats, scarves and turbans, wigs both fashion and medical. A private consultation room is provided. Changes now carry Ezze Wear 100% cotton, pre-washed, pre-shrunk clothing, made in Canada, for both men and women. Free 2 hour cosmetic and hair workshop for women with cancer. Look Good Feel Better workshops are supportive, informative and full of easy, inspiring strategies for managing the appearance-related effects of cancer and its treatments. Offered in over 100 hospital and cancer care facilities across Canada, (click into link to find locations), our workshops for women are led by industry-trained cosmetic advisors and hair alternatives specialists who generously donate their time and expertise 2 Nov 21, 2012 BREAST CANCER Aesthetics/Body Image/Hair Care/Prosthesis - Government Programs – Other Woodbridge (York Region) Mastectomy Services By Helen 46 Corinne Cres, Scarborough, ON, M1K2Y9 416-750-0920 Princess Margaret Hospital Lodge 545 Jarvis St Toronto, ON M4Y 2H8 Canadian Cancer Society Volunteers 416-413-7412 Rocchetti’s 9301 Yonge St., Unit 213 Richmond Hill, ON L4C 1V4 Thomas Specialty Health Care 2546 Weston Rd. North York, ON, M9N 2A6 905-883-1397 Government Assistance: 416-242-3374 CPP - A specialty store providing personalized, private services for all post-mastectomy needs including a variety of bras, breastforms and swimwear. The in-home style facility provide privacy and comfort to purchase a prosthesis and bra. A wide range of bra sizes to accommodate the hard-tofit woman are also available. Offers a selection of new and used wigs and other head coverings donated by individuals and businesses. All used wigs and head coverings are selected for quality and thoroughly washed before being offered. Free service for Cancer patients Carries a selection of wigs and headwear Home and hospital visits available Carries post mastectomy bras, breast prostheses, compression sleeves, ostomy supplies and walking aids. This location has a breast prostheses fitting service. Disability Benefits, Employment Insurance, Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support, Drug Public Drug Program 3 Nov 21, 2012 BREAST CANCER Aesthetics/Body Image/Hair Care/Prosthesis - Government Programs – Other Woodbridge (York Region) Canadian Pension Plan – Disability Benefit www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/cpp/di sability/disabilitypension.shtm 1 800-277-9914 Employment Insurance (EI) www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/ei/ind ex.shtml 1 800 206 7218 CPP Disability Benefit is a monthly payment, you can apply when you develop a severe long-term or terminal medical condition that prevents you from working regularly at your own or any other job. It is available to people who contributed recently to the Canada Pension Plan while they worked, and then became unable to work at any job on a regular basis because of a disability. The primary purpose is to replace a portion of employment earnings for people who recently paid into the CPP. There are also benefits for children if at least one parent qualifies for the CPP disability benefit. Provides temporary financial assistance to Canadians that are unable to work due to illness Information from Service Canada Website Section 4 – Specific situations Can I receive regular benefits and other types of EI benefits (that is, maternity, parental, sickness, or compassionate care benefits) in the same benefit period? Yes. You can receive up to 50 weeks of regular benefits combined with maternity, parental, sickness, or compassionate care benefits in the same benefit period. However, you cannot receive two types of benefits at the same time. 4 Nov 21, 2012 BREAST CANCER Aesthetics/Body Image/Hair Care/Prosthesis - Government Programs – Other Woodbridge (York Region) Employment Insurance (EI) (Contd) Ontario Works Ministry of Community and Social Services 3901 Highway 7 Ste 501 Woodbridge, ON www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs /social/ow/index.aspx Ontario Disability Support Program Ministry of Community and Social Services 17310 Yonge St, Unit 1 Newmarket, ON www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/s ocial/odsp/index.aspx 905 850-3490 1 888 256-1112 Provincial: 1-800-361-0897 905-868-8900 1-877-669-6658 If you are in this situation and want to know more, please visit the Service Canada Web site, call 1-800-206-7218 (TTY: 1-800-529-3742), or visit your local Service Canada Centre. OW is a social assistance program, If you are in temporary financial need, Ontario Works can: provide you with money, and help you find a job. To be eligible to receive help from Ontario Works, you must: live in Ontario need money right away to help pay for food and housing costs, and be willing to take part in activities that will help you find a job. Helps people with disabilities who are in financial need - Pays for living expenses, like food and housing. This is called Income Support Also help finding a job. This is called Employment Supports 5 Nov 21, 2012 BREAST CANCER Aesthetics/Body Image/Hair Care/Prosthesis - Government Programs – Other Woodbridge (York Region) Ontario Public Drug Programs www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/progra ms/drugs/ Genera; Inquiries ODB/Exceptional Access Program 416-327-8109 1-866-811-9893 Trillium Drug Program 416-642-3038 1-800-575-5386 New Drug Funding Program (Cancer Care Ontario) 416-971-9800 Service Canada Info Line 1-866-532-3161 Ontario Drug Benefit Program (ODB) Covers most of the cost of prescription drug products listed in the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) Formulary, as well as some exceptional cases. If you belong to one of the following groups of Ontario residents and you have a valid Ontario health card, you are eligible for drug coverage under the ODB Program: people 65 years of age and older / residents of longterm care homes / residents of Homes for Special Care/ people receiving professional services under the Home Care program / Trillium Drug Program registrants / people receiving social assistance (Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program assistance Prescription drugs purchased outside Ontario are not reimbursed by the ODB program The Ontario Drug Benefit Program covers non-intravenous cancer drugs (i.e. pill form and injections under the skin) for seniors and people on family benefits The Trillium Drug Program (TDP) is intended for Ontario residents who have high prescription drug costs in relation to their net household income. In the same manner as the 6 Nov 21, 2012 BREAST CANCER Aesthetics/Body Image/Hair Care/Prosthesis - Government Programs – Other Woodbridge (York Region) Ontario Public Drug Programs (Contd) Ontario Drug Benefit Program, the TDP provides coverage for prescription drug products listed on the Formulary. Drug products not listed on the Formulary are also considered for coverage for TDP recipients through the ministry's Exceptional Access program. Please note that deductibles and co-payments will apply to this incomebased program. New Drug Funding Program (NDFP) for Cancer Care This program is administered by Cancer Care Ontario on behalf of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, provides about 75% of the overall funding for intravenous cancer drugs. NDFP funding is for new and approved intravenous cancer drugs administered in hospitals. The other 25% is for older drugs approved before the NDFP was created and is covered by the hospitals' budgets. The list of NDFP-covered drugs is posted in the Cancer Drugs section of the Cancer Care Ontario website. NDFP Eligibility Forms - Eligibility forms specify for physicians and pharmacists the reimbursement criteria for intravenous cancer drugs, drug combinations and 7 Nov 21, 2012 BREAST CANCER Aesthetics/Body Image/Hair Care/Prosthesis - Government Programs – Other Woodbridge (York Region) Ontario Public Drug Programs (Contd) indications currently covered under the New Drug Funding Program (NDFP). Some new and expensive IV drugs that are not funded through the NDFP are available for private payment (either third-party insurance or self-pay), out of province, or at a private clinic. Some patients are beginning to have these drugs administered at Ontario hospitals under the care of their own oncologists for private payment. Each hospital decides whether to administer unfunded IV cancer drugs. The NDFP does not fund IV cancer drugs administered in private clinics If you have private insurance, check with your insurer. 8 Nov 21, 2012 BREAST CANCER Aesthetics/Body Image/Hair Care/Prosthesis - Government Programs – Other Woodbridge (York Region) Other: Medication/Treatment Assistance KC’s Cancer Cushion Fund email: [email protected] 905-836-8592 905-830-9334 Kelly Shires Breast Cancer Foundation The Snow Run Trust Fund 523 Elizabeth St, Ste #203 Midland, ON L4R 2A2 www.kellyshiresfoundation.org/ 705- 528-1053 1-877-436-6467 Provide financial relief to cancer patients for Medical treatments not fully covered under any other plan Provides financial assistance to women/men who have been diagnosed with breast cancer Provide assistance with Medications not covered by any other plans (or noncovered % portions) 9 Nov 21, 2012