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Do we have to wait 3-Month Waiting Period?
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ForumUser Posts: 541
Posted On: 6/9/2016
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We did our first landing in April 2015 and we settle mostly in April 2017 for good,
still we have to wait for 3 months waiting time for medical benefits?
we had not applied for medical card in April 15 trip.
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Moderator Moderator Posts: 4142
Posted On: 6/16/2016
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
We can appreciate that you would be interested in this type of information.
You can apply for OHIP as soon as you have the documents you need. But you will not get a Health Card and your coverage will not start until you become eligible (after 3 months).
According to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, when you apply, staff will look at your documents to figure out when the 3-month waiting period starts.
You must also be physically present in Ontario for 153 days of the first 183 days after the day you apply for OHIP.
You may want to look at some information regarding what your options are during that 3-month waiting period.
There is some information in our Settlement.Org How can I pay for health care in my first 3 months in Ontario, or if I don't have OHIP? article.
If you require some detailed information regarding what type of documents are required and how to apply, you can find some information in our Settlement.Org How do I apply for a Health Card (OHIP)? article.
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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