Ministry of Government Services
Ontario Health Insurance System
Record #:
BRA1240
Last Modified:
11 Sep 2023
Last Full Update:
15 Apr 2019
Description & Services
| Alternate Name | OHIP |
| Description | CONTACT OHIP FOR LOCATION. Provides information regarding eligibility for health coverage, enrolment and health benefits for Ontario residents * provides Ontario Health Card |
| Hours | CONTACT OHIP FOR LOCATION. * Mon-Thu 8:30 am-7 pm (4 pm-7 pm by appointment only) * Fri 8:30 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Halton Region ; Peel Region |
| Eligibility | To be eligible for Ontario health coverage you must: Be a Canadian citizen or have immigration status as set out in Ontario's Health Insurance Act, and Make your permanent and principal home in Ontario, and Be physically present in Ontario 153 days in any 12-month period OHIP coverage normally becomes effective three months after the date you establish residency in Ontario |
| Languages | English ; French |
Contact Information
| Social Media |  Website: https://www.ontario.ca/page/apply-ohip-and-get-health-card |
| Transit Information | Contact OHIP for the most convient location. |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Office Phone | 1-866-532-3161 (Ontario only) |
| TTY Phone | 1-800-387-5559 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-532-3161 (Ontario only) |
| Website | https://www.ontario.ca/page/apply-ohip-and-get-health-card |
Other Details
| Service Level | (30) Provincial Government |
Subjects
| Subjects | Health insurance |
| Service Categories | Provincial/Territorial Health Insurance |