OHIP after landing

[Samhuang]

My OHIP was expired last year as I was waiting for my CEC. I just landed as PR last weekend. Do I still need to wait 3 months for the new OHIP to be activated? Thank you!!!

 

[Kiranmayi]

no need I guess. Just walk in to renewal your OHIP card with your PR card or document as a proof.

 

[Matt the Aussie]

You don't even need to wait to get the PR card. Your CoPR is proof of immigration status.

You will also need 2 more documents - one to prove residency/address (e.g. drivers license) and one piece of photo ID (e.g. passport).

 

[pfse]

My OHIP was expired last year as I was waiting for my CEC. I just landed as PR last weekend. Do I still need to wait 3 months for the new OHIP to be activated? Thank you!!!

If you didn't have status in Canada and/or was out of Canada for the last 7 months (or more), than you still need to wait 3 months.

http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/ohip/ohipfaq_mn.aspx

 

[Matt the Aussie]

You're right, I assumed the OP was living in Ontario the whole time. If that's not the case, disregard my post.

 

[jes_ON]

You'll have to go and apply to find out. Unless you were continuously working in Ontario (and can document that), you might have the 3 month waiting period again, but that shouldn't prevent you from applying now.

And, congrats on becoming a PR!

 

[Samhuang]

You're right, I assumed the OP was living in Ontario the whole time. If that's not the case, disregard my post.

I have been living here .... but since my work permit expired (so did my OHIP).. then I changed my status to Student while waiting for CEC.