To keep your OHIP coverage while studying fulltime in another province or territory in Canada, you must bring proof to the nearest ServiceOntario centre that you:
- have lived in Ontario for at least five months in the 12-month period immediately before leaving proof of residency required ( e.g. most recent income tax assessment, valid Ontario driver’s licence, utility bill)
- are enrolled in full-time academic studies elsewhere in Canada ( e.g. letter on school letterhead)
What is Ontario health insurance plan (OHIP) coverage? Please make sure that you read this page as it contains important information about coverage for Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) services. OHIP provides some coverage for health services received by individuals who are residents of Ontario and have a valid health card while they are outside of Canada.
Does OHIP cover out of country health services? OHIP provides some coverage for health services received by individuals who are residents of Ontario and have a valid health card while they are outside of Canada. There are two kinds of Out of Country Health Services that may be funded: 1. Out of Country (OOC) Emergency Health Services for Travelers
What services does OHIP cover? OHIP covers part or all of the following services: 1 visits to doctors 2 hospital visits and stays 3 medical or surgical abortions 4 eligible dental surgery in hospital 5 eligible optometry (eye-health services) 6 podiatry (foot-health services) 7 ambulance services 8 travel for health services if you live in northern Ontario More
What happens if I give false information to get OHIP? receives health services covered by OHIP but is not an Ontario resident knowingly gives false information to get OHIP when they know they are not eligible We investigate every report and will cancel OHIP coverage if someone cannot prove they qualify for OHIP.
What is Ontario health insurance plan (OHIP) coverage?
What is Ontario health insurance program (OHIP)? Ontario Health Insurance Program (OHIP) is the public health care plan of the province of Ontario under which free healthcare services and benefits are provided to whoever possesses an OHIP card.
What does OHIP+ cover? For those children and youth, OHIP+ covers the cost of more than 5,000 drug products that are currently available through the Ontario Drug Benefit program, including: medications to treat mental health conditions ( e.g. antidepressants) up to a year of pharmacist-assisted counselling (talk to your pharmacist or health care provider)
What is OHIP coverage after age 65? It’s known as OHIP, which is short for Ontario Health Insurance Plan. Many people wonder what OHIP coverage after age 65 looks like. Many seniors have a fixed income and no employer-sponsored benefits. Our guide reviews OHIP coverage for those over 65.
Does OHIP cover laboratory services in Ontario? See below for community lab providers that offer laboratory services in Ontario: OHIP does not cover some specialized, non-routine tests. For other tests, OHIP will only cover them if you meet certain eligibility criteria and a particular health care provider (physician, midwife, nurse practitioner) ordered the test.