ADP : Insulin Pumps and Supplies

ADP helps pay for insulin pumps and will provide a grant to help pay for insulin pump related supplies.

Any permanent resident of Ontario who has a valid Health Card, is 18 years of age or under and meets the established eligibility criteria.

You must contact one of the 34 paediatric diabetes programs that are part of the Ontario Paediatric Diabetes Programs (NOPDP) located in Ontario.

Each program consists of a multidisciplinary team of health professionals which will determine eligibility and assist you in completing the application form.

You may be eligible for ADP funding if you are not having success with multiple daily insulin injections and are willing and able to use an insulin pump.  Included in the established eligibility criteria are the requirements to have demonstrated to your paediatric diabetes assessment team an ongoing commitment to blood glucose monitoring, the safe and appropriate use of the insulin pump, participation in an insulin pump education program and regular diabetes clinic attendance.

The ADP will pay 100 per cent of the price for your insulin pump.  Payment is made directly to the vendor of your choice once funding is approved.

You will receive an annual grant of $2,400.

You will receive 4 cheques in equal amounts, on a quarterly basis.

You must continue to meet ADP eligibility criteria to receive the ongoing grant for insulin pump supplies.  A renewal form will be mailed to you every year.  You must complete this form with your paediatric diabetes assessment team and return it to the ADP to continue receiving your insulin pump supplies grant.  After this form is returned, the ADP will continue to automatically send you payments every 3 months.

No. It is your responsibility to notify both ADP and OHIP whenever you change your address or surname. Failure to do so will result in the cancellation of your grant.

You may buy your insulin pump from any vendor who is registered with the ADP.

You may buy your insulin pump related supplies from any vendor in Ontario who sells these products.

Manufacturers of insulin pumps provide a minimum 4 year warranty. 

The replacement period for an insulin pump is 5 years.  If your pump is beyond economical repair you may be eligible for ADP funding for a replacement pump.  You must send the ADP a quote from your vendor describing the repairs required and the cost.

ADP does not pay for a replacement during the 5 years if the original pump is lost, damaged through misuse, or under the manufacturer’s warranty.

For further information, write:

Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Operational Support Branch
Assistive Devices Program
5700 Yonge Street, 7th Floor
Toronto ON  M2M 4K5

OR call one of the telephone numbers listed below:

Cat. #7610-2146894
Revised: August 2007