Am I Eligible for OHIP?

[ForumUser]

Hi, I have a Work Permit valid for 1 year and I am working in contract terms from Sep/20 - Feb/10 for a company in Ontario.
I would like to know my eligibility to OHIP

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.

In terms of options for those who are not covered by OHIP, 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
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