Hello,
I’m currently american citizen living with my parents in Ontario/Canada, does anyone know if i can receive some medical care, without any kind of status (immigrant or Permanent residence) while living here. Also I’m under 18, if it helps my case of getting some medical benifits
Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
In order to find out if you will be eligible for Ontario Health Insurance or OHIP, you may want to review the eligibility requirements.
You can find some detailed information regarding who is eligible in our Settlement.Org Who is eligible for OHIP? article.
As you know it depends on what your status is. Here is an excerpt regarding that,
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.
Other Temporary Residents
You have a Temporary Resident Permit with case type 80 (for adoption only), 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94 or 95.
You and all members of your family, including babies and children, must have your own health coverage. Each eligible person gets their own Health Card. Carry your Health Card with you. You need to show it every time you need medical services.
Ministry of Health staff can help you determine if you are eligible for Ontario health coverage. Call the ministry INFOline:
In Ontario: 1-800-268-1154
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.
=====Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRSSettlement.Org