Ontario residents are eligible for provincially funded health coverage (OHIP), though to
be eligible for Ontario health coverage you must:
Be a Canadian citizen or have legal immigrant status
Make your permanent and principal home in Ontario
Be physically present in Ontario for 153 days in any 12 month period
OHIP coverage normally becomes effective three months after the date you
establish residency in Ontario. If you are moving within Canada, your previous
province's health coverage may cover you for this period.
The government strongly encourages new and returning residents to purchase private
health insurance in case you become ill during the OHIP waiting period.
TO apply for OHIP coverage, provide three pieces of ID to confirm address, signature and citizenship/status.
Toronto OHIP Office (8:30 am to 5:00 pm)
201 City Centre Drive
Suites 210 & 300
L5B 2T4
(across from Square One)
(888) 376-5197
This section will discuss issues relating to hospitals and private clinics. It will also cover some emergency treatment issues.
