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Nonstandard lease as a proof of residency for OHIP
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zs Posts: 2
Posted On: 1/23/2023
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Hi,
I signed a non-standard lease agreement for a mid-term rental (a furnished room, 3-month contract). Can I use this document as a proof of residency when applying for OHIP?
Thanks
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Moderator Moderator Posts: 4142
Posted On: 1/31/2023
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
You have quite a few options to prove residency for this application and 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
We 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.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org Team
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