Like all other Canadian provinces and territories, Ontario too has a healthcare plan. It covers quite a lot of medical care costs incurred by patients and helps them to get quality healthcare without worrying about the charges.
The name of Ontario’s provincial healthcare plan is Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP).
No international student is eligible for this plan. They have to buy their own private healthcare insurance cover unless it is included in their school fees.
Temporary workers that have a Work Permit of over 6 months are eligible for this cover.
This cover commences three months from the date they have been approved for the same. This is the reason why you should buy private insurance immediately post your arrival in Ontario.
For eligibility:
All permanent residents have to:
It commences three months after the date of your gaining approval for the same. For that time period, you should buy your own health insurance.
In your application, you have to submit the following documents:
Just download the required form. Now, fill it out.
You have to apply personally at aService Ontario office, alongwith your signed form and all the original copies of your supporting documents.
Do note that all residents have to pay a premiumthrough Ontarios personal income tax system to contribute towards the cost of providing the OHIP.
You can visit theGovernment of Ontario website for more information.
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