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rex230

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I am planning to land soon in Toronto. Although OHIP 3 months eligibility requirement has been waived off, there is still considerable amount of time one can spend after landing and actually getting a health card. Can anyone here please suggest any kind of health insurance to take prior to flying ? my home country is India.
 
rex230 said:
I am planning to land soon in Toronto. Although OHIP 3 months eligibility requirement has been waived off, there is still considerable amount of time one can spend after landing and actually getting a health card. Can anyone here please suggest any kind of health insurance to take prior to flying ? my home country is India.
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It doesn't matter how long it takes to apply and get the card. Coverage is backdated to when a person qualifies.
 
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canuck_in_uk said:
It doesn't matter how long it takes to apply and get the card. Coverage is backdated to when a person qualifies.
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I am in the same situation as the post creator and I'm afraid I didn't understand your response.

Let me rephrase:

I supposedly land in Toronto in the mid of July 2020 and after leaving the airport I go to my AIRBNB and call the number as stated in this link:
https://www.ontario.ca/page/apply-ohip-and-get-health-card

What happens then?

Do they tell me
" You do not qualify for OHIP because you do not meet the minimum qualifications of:
  • be physically in Ontario for 153 days in any 12‑month period
  • be physically in Ontario for at least 153 days of the first 183 days immediately after you began living in the province
  • make Ontario your primary home"

????
 
ProjectCanada said:
I am in the same situation as the post creator and I'm afraid I didn't understand your response.

Let me rephrase:

I supposedly land in Toronto in the mid of July 2020 and after leaving the airport I go to my AIRBNB and call the number as stated in this link:
https://www.ontario.ca/page/apply-ohip-and-get-health-card

What happens then?

Do they tell me
" You do not qualify for OHIP because you do not meet the minimum qualifications of:
  • be physically in Ontario for 153 days in any 12‑month period
  • be physically in Ontario for at least 153 days of the first 183 days immediately after you began living in the province
  • make Ontario your primary home"

????
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On the link that you posted please see this.

If you are self-isolating and cannot go to ServiceOntario to register for coverage, please contact ServiceOntario INFOline at 1-866-532-3161. INFOline staff will advise on next steps as appropriate. You will be registered for immediate OHIP coverage and provided with a transaction record to use to demonstrate your eligibility for OHIP until your health card arrives in the mail.

I believe we can get a transaction number with which we can complete any medical emergencies till we get a physical card in mail. so after your airbnb stay for 14 days, just apply for a physical card. They have clearly mentioned below which indicates there is no need to worry.

Ontario is waiving the three-month waiting period for Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) coverage. We will also cover the cost of COVID-19 services if you are uninsured and do not meet the criteria for OHIP coverage.

I will not be going for any personal insurance before flying. only travel insurance may be.
 
rex230 said:
On the link that you posted please see this.

If you are self-isolating and cannot go to ServiceOntario to register for coverage, please contact ServiceOntario INFOline at 1-866-532-3161. INFOline staff will advise on next steps as appropriate. You will be registered for immediate OHIP coverage and provided with a transaction record to use to demonstrate your eligibility for OHIP until your health card arrives in the mail.

I believe we can get a transaction number with which we can complete any medical emergencies till we get a physical card in mail. so after your airbnb stay for 14 days, just apply for a physical card. They have clearly mentioned below which indicates there is no need to worry.

Ontario is waiving the three-month waiting period for Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) coverage. We will also cover the cost of COVID-19 services if you are uninsured and do not meet the criteria for OHIP coverage.

I will not be going for any personal insurance before flying. only travel insurance may be.
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Thanks for the clarification, much appreciated.

But.... so where does meeting the requirements fit in the equation:
"
  • be physically in Ontario for 153 days in any 12‑month period
  • be physically in Ontario for at least 153 days of the first 183 days immediately after you began living in the province
  • make Ontario your primary home"
 
ProjectCanada said:
Thanks for the clarification, much appreciated.

But.... so where does meeting the requirements fit in the equation:
"
  • be physically in Ontario for 153 days in any 12‑month period
  • be physically in Ontario for at least 153 days of the first 183 days immediately after you began living in the province
  • make Ontario your primary home"
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they become void. Its an old requirement that does not apply right now.
 
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rex230 said:
they become void. Its an old requirement that does not apply right now.
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Disagree you still need to meet the residency requirements. Everyone will still have access to covid treatment and testing even if they don’t meet the requirements.
 
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