health card -address change

[kauser]

I have a health card from Alberta . Now living in Toronto . Want to change my address from Alberta to Ontario ?
Can it be done online ? or by going to a office in person? kindly give me the link or office address , I am unable to find . Thanks

[SettlementOrgMod]

Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

You can find some detailed information and steps on how to get your OHIP in our Settlement.Org How do I apply for a Health Card (OHIP)? article.

As you may already know, there is a three-month waiting period for OHIP. However, it is important to note that since you are moving from another Canadian province, your valid health card from your former province will continue to provide you with health insurance coverage in during the waiting period.

You can find some detailed information on the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care website.

Here is an excerpt,

b) If you move to Ontario from another province or territory where you had provincial/territorial health insurance coverage:

If you move to Ontario directly from another province and apply for coverage, your OHIP coverage will begin on the first day of the third month after establishing residence in Ontario, provided you were insured in your previous province or territory.

Your valid health card from your former province will continue to provide you with health insurance coverage in accordance with that province/territory’s plan during the waiting period.

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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