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Need to Find a Doctor - No OHIP
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lyndsay Posts: 1
Posted On: 4/1/2015
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Hi guys,
I was hopingsomeone could help me, I'm on a 2 year working holiday visa and I need to find a new doctor, One that is accepting new patients, but,,, I don't have a health card but I do have insurance for my stsy here in canada,,, how does this work here can I just go and book an appointment and pay the bill,,
also
When I receive a prescription can I just go into a pharmacy and that's that ,, I don't no how things work here ,,,
Please help,,
Thanks a mill
Lyndsay
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Moderator Moderator Posts: 4142
Posted On: 4/2/2015
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Hello Lyndsay,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
Regarding your question,
, how does this work here can I just go and book an appointment and pay the bill,,
Yes, you should be able to see a doctor and pay the fee. You may want to try going to a walk-in clinic if there is one available where you are. It may be useful to call around to find out what the different fees are since some may charge more than others.
You can find some additional information in our Settlement.Org Where can I get medical help if I don't have a family doctor? article.
You may also find some helpful information in our Settlement.Org Where can I get health care if I don't have OHIP? article.
Regarding your second question,
When I receive a prescription can I just go into a pharmacy and that's that
Yes, you should be able to simply go to a pharmacy and pay for your medication.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
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