Ontario. Ministry of Health

Site: Toronto - 5775 Yonge St

Service: Ontario Health Insurance Plan

Record #: ONT00094
Last Full Update: 15 Nov 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone ServiceOntario: 416-326-1234
Toll Free Phone ServiceOntario: 1-800-267-8097
TTY Phone ServiceOntario: 1-800-268-7095
Fax 416-327-8497
Website www.ontario.ca/page/apply-ohip-and-get-health-card

Agency Information

Legal Status (30) Provincial Government
Funding Provincial Government

Description and Service Details

Description (Service) Publicly-funded health insurance program open to residents of Ontario * hospital and physician services are paid directly by the Ministry of Health

To replace a health card, contact ServiceOntario

Services and Programs:
  • OHIP Fraud
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Areas Served Ontario
Boundaries Ontario
Eligibility Applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
  • be a Canadian citizen, an Indigenous person, a permanent resident or a newcomer who is eligible
  • be physically in Ontario for 153 days in a 12 month period
  • be physically in Ontario for at least 153 days of the first 183 days following the establishment of residency in the province
  • have Ontario as primary place of residence
Application Visit local ServiceOntario office
Languages English ; French
Fees some services are partially covered

Site Information

Located In Community Toronto Downtown Central
Physical Access Not Applicable

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Income Programs
HCSD Sub Heading Social Assistance
Service Categories Provincial/Territorial Health Insurance

Agency Overview


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