Ministry of Government Services

Ontario Health Insurance System

Record #: BRA1240
Last Modified: 11 Sep 2023
Last Full Update: 15 Apr 2019

Record Details

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

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

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