Getting OHIP

Getting Health Care (OHIP)
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Hello, I am a Canadian ciziten currently enrolled in university. However, since I previously lived in another country I don’t have OHIP.

  1. Is enrolment in studies a proof of residence? I don’t have any other documents that would prove that I’m a resident
  2. Would I get the insurance as soon as I submitted the required documents? I need to go to a doctor as soon as possible
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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and questions with us.

You can find some detailed information regarding which documents you can present in our Settlement.Org What documents do I need to apply for a Health Card (OHIP)? article.

Here is an excerpt,

Regarding getting insurance as soon as you submit your application, unfortunately, there is a 3-month waiting period. You can find out what your options are during that 3-month waiting period in our Settlement.Org 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 Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org