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American Citizen and OHIP
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mian787 Posts: 1
Posted On: 8/19/2015
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Hello,
I'm currently american citizen living with my parents in Ontario/Canada, does anyone know if i can receive some medical care, without any kind of status (immigrant or Permanent residence) while living here. Also I'm under 18, if it helps my case of getting some medical benifits
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Moderator Moderator Posts: 4142
Posted On: 8/20/2015
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
In order to find out if you will be eligible for Ontario Health Insurance or OHIP, you may want to review the eligibility requirements.
You can find some detailed information regarding who is eligible in our Settlement.Org Who is eligible for OHIP? article.
As you know it depends on what your status is. Here is an excerpt regarding that,
Foreign Workers and Their Families
You have a work permit that is valid for at least 6 months. You also have a formal agreement to work full-time for an employer in Ontario. The agreement states the employer's name, your occupation, and states that you will be working for at least 6 consecutive months.
-You have a valid work permit under the federal Live-In Caregiver program.
-You hold a valid work permit under the federal Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program.
-You are a foreign clergy member who will serve a religious congregation in Ontario for at least 6 months.
-Your spouse or same-sex partner is a foreign worker who is eligible for OHIP.
-You are the dependent child of a foreign worker who is eligible for OHIP.
Other Temporary Residents
You have a Temporary Resident Permit with case type 80 (for adoption only), 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94 or 95.
You and all members of your family, including babies and children, must have your own health coverage. Each eligible person gets their own Health Card. Carry your Health Card with you. You need to show it every time you need medical services.
Ministry of Health staff can help you determine if you are eligible for Ontario health coverage. Call the ministry INFOline:
In Ontario: 1-800-268-1154
In Toronto: 416-314-5518
TTY: 1-800-387-5559
Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. You can also email [email protected].
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
Settlement.Org
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