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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 Etobicoke (Toronto) 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 Etobicoke (Toronto) Changes Boutique – Adapted Clothing and Wigs 189 Main St Newmarket, ON L3Y3Y9 905-853-4673 Fitting Image Custom Breast Prostheses 1243 Islington Ave, Ste 1004 Toronto ON M8X 1Y9 416-740-3400 Gabi’s Wigs Boutique 3561 Bathurst St Toronto, ON M6A 2Y7 416-787-3129 KC’s Cancer Cushion Fund email: [email protected] 905-836-8592 905-830-9334 1-888-249-0977 1-877-740-3400 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 Clinic based service, by appointment only. * provides one-to-one confidential service * custom made and traditional breast forms and all mastectomy products (bras, swimwear etc) available * in-home services available Wig service, offers free personal consultation, large selection of medical and fashion wigs (synthetics, human hair blends and fine quality human hair), cutting, coloring and styling on premises The purpose of the Fund is to provide financial relief to cancer warriors so that they can focus on the things that matter rather than worrying about the bills. Our goal is to provide a small cushion to make things a little easier for the recipients. Provide proof of a cancer diagnosis Be undergoing treatment 2 Nov 21, 2012 BREAST CANCER Aesthetics/Body Image/Hair Care/Prosthesis - Government Programs – Other Etobicoke (Toronto) KC’s Cancer Cushion Fund (Contd) Kelly Shires Breast Cancer Foundation 523 Elizabeth St, Ste #203 Midland, ON L4R 2A2 www.kellyshiresfoundation.org/ 705- 528-1053 1-877-436-6467 Look Good Feel Better 420 Britannia Rd E, Ste 102 Mississauga ON L4Z 3L5 www.lgfb.ca 905-890-5161 1-800-914-5665 Demonstrate financial need Funds to alleviate financial distress, assistance with Wigs, prosthetics, specialized equipment directly related to treatment The Snow Run Trust Fund provides financial assistance to women/men who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Can apply four times per calendar year (however, no more than once per month). Assistance offered to people in financial need Provide assistance with: Prosthetics/special bras/wigs 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, our workshops for women are led by industry-trained cosmetic advisors and hair alternatives specialists who generously donate their time and expertise 3 Nov 21, 2012 BREAST CANCER Aesthetics/Body Image/Hair Care/Prosthesis - Government Programs – Other Etobicoke (Toronto) 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 The Odette Cancer Centre and Continental Hair Sunnybrook 2075 Bayview Ave, Rm TB206, Basement Toronto, ON M4N 3M5 University Health Network – Princess Margaret Hospital – Look Good Feel Better 3rd Floor, 610 University Ave Toronto, ON M5G2M9 www.uhn.on.ca 416-480-5157 416-946-6596 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 provides privacy and comfort to purchase a prosthesis and bra. A wide range of bra sizes to accommodate the hardto-fit 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 full line of wigs and head coverings in all price ranges. The salon also offers expert styling Fees will vary with products and services The Wig Salon and Accessories Boutique offer a large selection of wigs. Consultations are by appointment only. 4 Nov 21, 2012 BREAST CANCER Aesthetics/Body Image/Hair Care/Prosthesis - Government Programs – Other Etobicoke (Toronto) Government Assistance: CPP - Disability Benefits, Employment Insurance, Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support, Drug Public Drug Program Canadian Pension Plan – Disability 1 800-277-9914 CPP Disability Benefit is a monthly payment, you can apply Benefit when you develop a severe long-term or terminal medical www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/cpp/di condition that prevents you from working regularly at your sability/disabilitypension.shtm 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. Employment Insurance (EI) 1 800 206 7218 Provides temporary financial assistance to Canadians that www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/ei/ind are unable to work due to illness ex.shtml 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. 5 Nov 21, 2012 BREAST CANCER Aesthetics/Body Image/Hair Care/Prosthesis - Government Programs – Other Etobicoke (Toronto) Employment Insurance (EI) (Contd) Ontario Works Ministry of Community and Social Services 220 Attwell Dr, Ste 4 Toronto, ON www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs /social/ow/index.aspx 416 392-6400 416-392-6405 However, you cannot receive two types of benefits at the same time. 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. 6 Nov 21, 2012 BREAST CANCER Aesthetics/Body Image/Hair Care/Prosthesis - Government Programs – Other Etobicoke (Toronto) Ontario Disability Support Program Ministry of Community and Social Services 1870 Wilson Ave North York, ON www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/s ocial/odsp/index.aspx Ontario Public Drug Programs www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/progra ms/drugs/ Provincial: 1-800-361-0897 416-325-5900 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 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 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 7 Nov 21, 2012 BREAST CANCER Aesthetics/Body Image/Hair Care/Prosthesis - Government Programs – Other Etobicoke (Toronto) Ontario Public Drug Programs (Contd) Service Canada Info Line 1-866-532-3161 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 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. 8 Nov 21, 2012 BREAST CANCER Aesthetics/Body Image/Hair Care/Prosthesis - Government Programs – Other Etobicoke (Toronto) Ontario Public Drug Programs (Contd) 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 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 9 Nov 21, 2012 BREAST CANCER Aesthetics/Body Image/Hair Care/Prosthesis - Government Programs – Other Etobicoke (Toronto) 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) 10 Nov 21, 2012