Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP)

What is the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP)?
In Canada, the government provides basic health care to those who live here and who meet the eligibility requirements.
How do I apply for a Health Card (OHIP)?
To get a Health Card (OHIP), you have to fill out an application. You also need to collect some documents to submit with your application.
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Who is eligible for OHIP?
Some people are not eligible for OHIP. Tourists, refugee claimants, foreign (international) students, and some foreign workers cannot apply for OHIP.
What is the 3-month waiting period for OHIP?
You cannot get Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) coverage right away. You have to wait up to 3 months after you arrive in Ontario.
Applying for your Ontario Health Card
If you are a resident of Ontario, having a health card means you are entitled to health care services paid for by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP).

What services does OHIP cover?
The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) pays for a wide range of health care services. It pays for most basic medical and emergency services. It can pay for all or part of the cost.
Does OHIP cover me when I am outside Ontario?
The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) pays for most of your health care costs when you are outside of Ontario but still in Canada. OHIP only pays for some services when you travel outside of Canada.
How can I pay for prescription medicine?
The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) does not pay for prescription medicine if you are over 25 . The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has programs that can help you pay for prescriptions. Private insurance may also pay these costs.

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What is the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP)?