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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.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org