Am I eligible for OHIP?

[ForumUser]

Hi, I am in Canada on a working holiday visa.

I have been in Ontario since July working and want to know if I qualify for Ontario health cover as I need to see a Dr for a new prescription.

If I am eligible what documents would I need to apply.

thanks

[SettlementOrgMod]

Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

You can find some detailed information regarding who is eligible for OHIP coverage in our Settlement.Org Who is eligible for OHIP? article.

Here is an excerpt,

Foreign Workers and Their Families

• You have a work permit that is valid for at least 6 months. You also have a formal agreement to work full-time for an employer in Ontario. The agreement states the employer’s name, your occupation, and states that you will be working for at least 6 consecutive months.- You have a valid work permit under the federal Live-In Caregiver program.- You hold a valid work permit under the federal Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program.- You are a foreign clergy member who will serve a religious congregation in Ontario for at least 6 months.- Your spouse or same-sex partner is a foreign worker who is eligible for OHIP.- You are the dependent child of a foreign worker who is eligible for OHIP.

For information specific to your situation we suggest that you contact the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care/ServiceOntario directly. You can also find some contact information here:

ServiceOntario, INFOline at:
1-866-532-3161 (Toll-free in Ontario only)
TTY 1-800-387-5559.
In Toronto, TTY 416-327-4282
Hours of operation : 8:30am - 5:00pm

You should be able to see a doctor and pay the fee. You may want to try going to a walk-in clinic if there is one available where you are. It may be useful to call around to find out what the different fees are since some may charge more than others.

You can find some additional information in our Settlement.Org Where can I get medical help if I don’t have a family doctor? article.

You may also find some helpful information in our Settlement.Org Where can I get health care if I don’t have OHIP? article.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org

[Navtej]

Hi there,

Please type “Ministry of Health and Long Term Care cat 75305633” in google to open a OHIP required list of documents brochure. It depicts three lists of documents. If you have one document from each list, you are eligible for a OHIP card. Please take the originals to Service Ontario office to apply for the same. Hope the list will reply your question and help to make your case easy.

Thanks,

Navtej

[SettlementOrgMod]

Hello Navtej,

Thank you for sharing this information.

It is great to hear from you!

We appreciate your contribution to the Settlement.Org Discussion Forum and Website.

We hope all is well.

Greetings from Settlement.Org.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org