# Do we still have to wait 3-months for OHIP?

**URL:** <https://discourse.settlement.org/t/do-we-still-have-to-wait-3-months-for-ohip/5664>\
**Category:** Getting Health Care (OHIP)\
**Created:** [June 16, 2016, 12:18pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/do-we-still-have-to-wait-3-months-for-ohip/5664 "2016-06-16T12:18:57Z")\
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**Author:** ![ForumUser](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/54ee81/32.png) [@ForumUser](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/ForumUser)\
**Post date:** [June 16, 2016, 12:18pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/do-we-still-have-to-wait-3-months-for-ohip/5664/1 "2016-06-16T12:18:57Z")

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We did our first landing in April 2015 and we settle mostly in April 2017 for good, still we have to wait for 3 months waiting time for medical benefits?

we had not applied for medical card in April 15 trip.

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**Author:** ![SettlementOrgMod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbce88/32.png) [@SettlementOrgMod](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/SettlementOrgMod)\
**Post date:** [June 23, 2016, 1:00pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/do-we-still-have-to-wait-3-months-for-ohip/5664/2 "2016-06-23T13:00:03Z")

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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

We can appreciate that you would be interested in this type of information.

You can find some detailed information regarding our **[Settlement.Org](http://Settlement.Org)** [What is the 3-month waiting period for OHIP?](http://settlement.org/ontario/health/ohip-and-health-insurance/ontario-health-insurance-plan-ohip/what-is-the-3-month-waiting-period-for-ohip/) article.

Here is an excerpt,

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> **You cannot get Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) coverage right away. You have to wait for 3 months after you arrive in Ontario.**
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> You can **apply** for OHIP as soon as you have the documents you need. But you will not get a Health Card and your coverage will not start until you become eligible (after 3 months).
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> According to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, when you apply, staff will look at your documents to figure out when the 3-month waiting period starts.You must also be physically present in Ontario for 153 days of the first 183 days after the day you apply for OHIP.

Therefore, it would seem that you would still need to complete the 3-month waiting period.

In terms of what your options are for coverage during the 3-month waiting period, you can find some information in our **[Settlement.Org](http://Settlement.Org)** [How can I pay for health care in my first 3 months in Ontario, or if I don’t have OHIP?](http://settlement.org/ontario/health/ohip-and-health-insurance/private-insurance/how-can-i-pay-for-health-care-in-my-first-3-months-in-ontario-or-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](http://Settlement.Org) Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS  
[Settlement.Org](http://Settlement.Org)