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ServiceOntario - Ontario health card (OHIP)

  • Official
  • Free
Checked 8 Oct 2026

About this service

ServiceOntario centres register eligible residents for the Ontario Health Insurance Plan. You apply in person with the registration form and three original documents: proof of citizenship or eligible immigration status, proof of Ontario residency and proof of identity. There is no waiting period for OHIP coverage if you are eligible.

  • ServiceOntario
  • OHIP
  • health card
  • Ontario Health Insurance Plan

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Last checked by our editors on 8 Oct 2026. Opening hours, appointments and fees change — please confirm on the official website before you go.

  1. Government of OntarioOfficial source
    Apply for OHIP and get a health card (Opens {{site}} in a new tab)
    Accessed 8 Oct 2026

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