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OHIP - Proof of Residence Document

ForumUser Posts: 541 Posted On: 5/31/2016	ForumUser Posts: 541 Hi, I have a question about "proof of residence" document requirement. I have already received my credit card to mail from my bank, will this document be sufficient to prove my address or do I have to wait for my monthly statement?
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Moderator Moderator Posts: 4141 Posted On: 5/31/2016	Moderator Moderator Posts: 4141 Hello, Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us. You can find some detailed information in our Settlement.Org What documents do I need to apply for a Health Card (OHIP)? article. Here is an excerpt, Proof of Residency A document that has your name and current home address. This document confirms that your principal home is in Ontario. Child Tax Benefit Statement Employer record (pay stub or letter from employer on company letterhead) Income tax assessment (most recent) Insurance policy (home, tenant, auto or life) Monthly mailed bank account statements for savings or chequing accounts (does not include receipts, bank books, letters or automated teller receipts) Mortgage, rental or lease agreement Ontario Motor Vehicle Permit (plate or vehicle portions) Property tax bill School, college or university report card or transcript Statement of Direct Deposit for Ontario Works Statement of Direct Deposit for Ontario Disability Support Program Statement of Employment Insurance Benefits Paid T4E Statement of Old Age Security T4A (OAS) or Statement of Canada Pension Plan Benefits T4A (P) Statement of Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF), or Registered Home Ownership Savings Plan (RHOSP) from a financial institution (bank, trust company, credit union) Utility bill received by mail (home telephone, cable TV, public utilities commission, hydro, gas, water) Valid Ontario Driver's Licence Temporary Driver's Licence (you must also show a photo license card with the same address) Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Statement of Benefits T5007 Canada Pension Plan Statement of Contribution Valid Ontario Photo Card For official information about OHIP eligibility and what type of documents are acceptable, please contact Service Ontario: In Canada: 1-800-268-1154 TTY: 1-800-387-5559 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. ===== Anna Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS Settlement.Org
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shankarm Posts: 1 Posted On: 6/1/2016	shankarm Posts: 1 Hey, Unfortunately they dont accept credit card statements.. I had gone with statements and they turned me down.. It needs to be a bank statement or anything from the list below.
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Moderator Moderator Posts: 4141 Posted On: 6/2/2016	Moderator Moderator Posts: 4141 Hello, Thank you for sharing this information with us. This is very useful information for us and for other users. We hope that you are able to get this application processed soon. 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. ===== Anna Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS Settlement.Org
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oooshkin Posts: 2 Posted On: 1/7/2019	oooshkin Posts: 2 My bank statements are paperless, so What about the eStatements that I download and printed out ? Would that be sufficient as proof ?
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oooshkin Posts: 2 Posted On: 1/7/2019	oooshkin Posts: 2 As well, How about the mobile version download of the PDF that I bring along ? Or do they require a must have paper printed version ?
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Moderator Moderator Posts: 4141 Posted On: 1/8/2019	Moderator Moderator Posts: 4141 oooshkin wrote: As well, How about the mobile version download of the PDF that I bring along ? Or do they require a must have paper printed version ? Hello, Thank you for sharing your question on our forum. In regards to Proof of residency documents for OHIP, you might find useful resources and information in: What documents do I need to apply for a Health Card (OHIP)? https://settlement.org/ontario/health/ohip-and-health-insurance/health-ohip-card/what-documents-do-i-need-to-apply-for-a-health-card-ohip/ We hope that you will find this information useful. Thank you, Settlement.Org
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Don111 Posts: 1 Posted On: 9/2/2019	Don111 Posts: 1 Hi, I have a tenant fairly new to Canada whose health card has expired. He needs documentation. His driver's licence is still from Manitoba, the house lease is under his wife's name but he does work full time at a factory. Question: Can a signed letter from myself stating he has lived at a house I own (in Ontario) for the past 10 months be an acceptable form of documentation to renew his health card? I have read the list but nothing about a letter from a landlord is listed. Thanks!
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Jacksonrivas Posts: 1 Posted On: 3/18/2020	Jacksonrivas Posts: 1 Moderator wrote: Hello, Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us. You can find some detailed information in our Settlement.Org What documents do I need to apply for a Health Card (OHIP)? article. Here is an excerpt, Proof of Residency A document that has your name and current home address. This document confirms that your principal home is in Ontario. Child Tax Benefit Statement Employer record (pay stub or letter from employer on company letterhead) Income tax assessment (most recent) Insurance policy (home, tenant, auto or life) Monthly mailed bank account statements for savings or chequing accounts (does not include receipts, bank books, letters or automated teller receipts) Mortgage, rental or lease agreement Ontario Motor Vehicle Permit (plate or vehicle portions) Property tax bill School, college or university report card or transcript Statement of Direct Deposit for Ontario Works Statement of Direct Deposit for Ontario Disability Support Program Statement of Employment Insurance Benefits Paid T4E Statement of Old Age Security T4A (OAS) or Statement of Canada Pension Plan Benefits T4A (P) Statement of Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF), or Registered Home Ownership Savings Plan (RHOSP) from a financial institution (bank, trust company, credit union) Utility bill received by mail (home telephone, cable TV, public utilities commission, hydro, gas, water) Valid Ontario Driver's Licence Temporary Driver's Licence (you must also show a photo license card with the same address) Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Statement of Benefits T5007 Canada Pension Plan Statement of Contribution Valid Ontario Photo Card For official information about OHIP eligibility and what type of documents are acceptable, please contact Service Ontario: In Canada: 1-800-268-1154 TTY: 1-800-387-5559 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. ===== Anna Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS Settlement.Org Thank you for sharing the detailed information about proof of residence document for OHIP.
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