# OHIP eligibility?

**URL:** <https://discourse.settlement.org/t/ohip-eligibility/3916>\
**Category:** Getting Health Care (OHIP)\
**Created:** [November 6, 2015, 12:03pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/ohip-eligibility/3916 "2015-11-06T12:03:58Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
**Page:** 1

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![leon9](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e56c9b/32.png) [@leon9](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/leon9)\
**Post date:** [November 6, 2015, 12:03pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/ohip-eligibility/3916/1 "2015-11-06T12:03:58Z")

</div>

Hi,

I have open work permit and work part-time permanent status at hospital in Toronto. Can I get an OHIP if I work full time hours (37.5hours) or more than 30 hours per week?

Thank you.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![SettlementOrgMod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbce88/32.png) [@SettlementOrgMod](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/SettlementOrgMod)\
**Post date:** [November 13, 2015, 9:43am UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/ohip-eligibility/3916/2 "2015-11-13T09:43:17Z")

</div>

Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

As you may already know, you can find some detailed information regarding the eligibility criteria in our **[Settlement.Org](http://Settlement.Org)** [Who is eligible for OHIP?](http://settlement.org/ontario/health/ohip-and-health-insurance/ontario-health-insurance-plan-ohip/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.

So as stated, you must have a work permit that is valid for at least 6 months and also have a formal agreement to work full-time for an employer in Ontario. The agreement should state the employer’s name, your occupation, and state that you will be working for at least 6 consecutive months.

It may be best for you to contact the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Infoline directly.

Ministry of Health staff can help you determine if or when you are eligible for Ontario health coverage. Call the ministry INFOline:

In Ontario: **1-866-532-3161**

In Toronto: **416-314-5518**

TTY: **1-800-387-5559**

Hours of operation: **8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.**

You can also email infoline.moh@gov.on.ca

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.

=====  
Anna  
[Settlement.Org](http://Settlement.Org) Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS  
[Settlement.Org](http://Settlement.Org)