LMIA FinderHealthcare in Ontario
Complete guide to OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan) — coverage, registration, prescription programs, and finding a doctor.
Health Plan
OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan)
Waiting Period
3 months
Registration Office
ServiceOntario
Telehealth
Health811 (formerly Telehealth Ontario)
811
How to Register
Steps to get your Ontario health card
Visit the ServiceOntario office or apply online.
Bring your passport, work/study permit or PR card, and proof of address.
Complete the application form and submit your documents.
Receive your health card by mail (some locations issue temporary cards on the spot).
Quick Facts
- ✓Waiting Period: 3 months
- ✓Office: ServiceOntario
- ✓Find a Doctor: Health Care Connect (ontario.ca/healthcareconnect)
- ✓Wait Times: Check at ontariowaittimes.com
Coverage Details
✓What's Covered
- ✓Doctor visits
- ✓Hospital stays
- ✓Lab tests
- ✓X-rays & imaging
- ✓Surgery
- ✓Maternity care
- ✓Psychotherapy (OHIP-covered)
- ✓Optometry (under 20, over 65)
- ✓Dental (under 18, in hospital)
✗What's NOT Covered
- ✗Dental (adults)
- ✗Vision (20-64)
- ✗Prescriptions (25-64)
- ✗Ambulance ($240 copay)
- ✗Physiotherapy (outpatient)
- ✗Cosmetic procedures
Prescription Drug Coverage
How Ontario handles prescription medication costs
Ontario Prescription Program
OHIP+ covers those under 25. Ontario Drug Benefit for seniors.
Most working-age adults need employer-provided insurance or a private plan for prescription drug coverage. Check if your employer offers extended health benefits.
Finding a Doctor
How to find a family doctor or healthcare provider in Ontario
Doctor Registry
Register with Health Care Connect (ontario.ca/healthcareconnect) to be matched with a family doctor accepting new patients in your area.
Walk-in Clinics
While waiting for a family doctor, visit walk-in clinics for non-emergency care. No appointment needed — just bring your health card.
Telehealth
Call Health811 (formerly Telehealth Ontario) at 811 for free health advice from registered nurses, 24/7.
Important Notes for Ontario
Ontario has the longest wait for family doctors. Many newcomers use walk-in clinics initially.
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