OHIP application

[PhdStream]

Is it possible to apply OHIP right after, within 2-3 days, of PR landing (applicant never lived in Canada before). If yes, what kind of document can s/he take to prove proof. of address.

 

[canuck78]

Yes you can apply right away but coverage only starts after 3 months.

 

[BC4life]

Technically you need to establish a residence first, ie having a permanent address you are living at.

 

[xMadMaxx]

To Apply for your health card you need 3 types of Identifications as per
http://www.forms.ssb.gov.on.ca/mbs/ssb/forms/ssbforms.nsf/GetFileAttach/014-9998E-82~5/$File/9998-82E.pdf
these are my experience for applying for the health:
1- from List 1 I used Record of Landing
2- from List 2 I went for driver license written exam (You can walk in and take the exam) and got a paper showing that I have passed
3- from List 3 I used my country's Passport.

 

[PhdStream]

To Apply for your health card you need 3 types of Identifications as per
http://www.forms.ssb.gov.on.ca/mbs/ssb/forms/ssbforms.nsf/GetFileAttach/014-9998E-82~5/$File/9998-82E.pdf
these are my experience for applying for the health:
1- from List 1 I used Record of Landing
2- from List 2 I went for driver license written exam (You can walk in and take the exam) and got a paper showing that I have passed
3- from List 3 I used my country's Passport.

Hi many thanks for the reply.

So the temporary drivers licence without photo (paper one not the wallet size with photo) is good enough for the proof of address?

 

[BC4life]

Did you open and read the file posted by xMadMaxx?

 

[teppenyaki010110]

Please advise taking into consideration the following scenario:

My wife, two kids (age 6 and 8), and myself will be landing in mid November 2017. I will get them settled in Canada. After receiving my PR card I alone intend to travel to my home country for 5 to 10 days max to sort out my properties and bank accounts and return to Canada.

My question:
Should I apply for OHIP for all four of us or should my wife and two kids apply while I apply after returning to Canada after my short trip?

I'm a bit confused after reading the residency requirement before applying. Any clarification would be much appreciated.

 

[canuck78]

Please advise taking into consideration the following scenario:

My wife, two kids (age 6 and 8), and myself will be landing in mid November 2017. I will get them settled in Canada. After receiving my PR card I alone intend to travel to my home country for 5 to 10 days max to sort out my properties and bank accounts and return to Canada.

My question:
Should I apply for OHIP for all four of us or should my wife and two kids apply while I apply after returning to Canada after my short trip?

I'm a bit confused after reading the residency requirement before applying. Any clarification would be much appreciated.

Given that you are only going for a short trip you can all apply at once. If you think you may extend your trip I would wait and do your application when you get back.

 

[teppenyaki010110]

Given that you are only going for a short trip you can all apply at once. If you think you may extend your trip I would wait and do your application when you get back.

Thank you so very much for the clarification. I don't believe the trip will be extended but might be shortened to 3 to 5 days. I will apply all at once then as per your advice.