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Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) pharmacy billing reference

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Switch Ontario HNS, carrier ODB. Help desk 1-866-811-9893. Always confirm the numbers on the patient's card.

Network switch

Ontario HNS

Adjudication network: Other.

Carrier code

ODB

Provincial ODB

Help desk

1-866-811-9893

Carrier help desk for claim rejections and setup.

Card formats

Health Card Number

1234-567-890-AB

Your Ontario health card number (same as OHIP)

Group Number

Group Number

Not typically required for ODB

Notes for pharmacy staff

Common questions

What does the health card number look like?

Your Ontario health card number (same as OHIP)

What is the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) help desk number?

1-866-811-9893.

Is Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) billed first?

Yes. Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) is a first payer: bill it before private plans.

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