A resident of Ontario must have a health card to show that he or she is entitled to health care services paid for by OHIP. The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care pays for a wide range of services, however, it does not pay for services that are not medically necessary, such as cosmetic surgery.

Most of your Ontario health benefits are covered across Canada. The province or territory you are visiting will usually bill the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care directly for hospital and physician services. In Quebec, you may have to pay for physician services and then submit your receipt to your local ministry office for payment.

For more information on OHIP and coverage, please refer to the: Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) http://www.health.gov.on.ca

Or Call the Call the Ministry ServiceOntario, INFOline at   1-800-664-8988  (Toll-free in Ontario only) TTY   1-800-387-5559  Hours of Operation: 8:30am – 5:00pm