Can I apply for OHIP on PGWP implied status?

[Pufeck]

Hello all,

I recently graduated from an Ontario university and my PGWP application is in progress. I have been living in Ontario for over 4 years and was on UHIP.
I have received an offer from a company with permanent (indefinite) position and my job officially starts on Sept. 13.
Since I am on implied status after submitting my PGWP application, I don't need a work permit.
However, the online PGWP application progresses very slowly (seems related to the Afganistan crisis), so I won't be able to get my PGWP result until October or even November.

I am wondering if I am eligible to apply for OHIP after September 13, with my job offer, employment letter, and study permit?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Anyw]

following this thread

 

[andrews17]

Not sure how it was back in 2021 when the OP posted, but as of right now I know for sure that you can't get OHIP if you don't have your original work permit.

I went to get my OHIP when I had a full-time job but they told me I would qualify because I was still on implied status, I had to wait for my PGWP to be approved AND get the work permit by mail (the approval letter they send before mailing the WP won't be accepted either).

I went a second time when I received my physical PGWP, but then they said I didn't apply because even though my employment letter said I was working full-time, it didn't say specifically that it was a permanent job. So I had to get back to HR and ask them to put that specific detail in a new employment letter. Finally, I got my OHIP approved for the exact duration of my PGWP.

 

[rafim1]

Not sure how it was back in 2021 when the OP posted, but as of right now I know for sure that you can't get OHIP if you don't have your original work permit.

I went to get my OHIP when I had a full-time job but they told me I would qualify because I was still on implied status, I had to wait for my PGWP to be approved AND get the work permit by mail (the approval letter they send before mailing the WP won't be accepted either).

I went a second time when I received my physical PGWP, but then they said I didn't apply because even though my employment letter said I was working full-time, it didn't say specifically that it was a permanent job. So I had to get back to HR and ask them to put that specific detail in a new employment letter. Finally, I got my OHIP approved for the exact duration of my PGWP.

Is your employer an Ontario employer, i.e., do they have offices in Ontario?

 

[andrews17]

Is your employer an Ontario employer, i.e., do they have offices in Ontario?

Yes and yes