Proof of residency for OHIP coverage

[joeinkocha]

My wife and I are temporarily living with my parents and would like to have her get her OHIP. We are not paying rent nor do we have a lease agreement with my parents. My parents own their house. Can I make a letter from my parents saying my wife lives at their house that isOK for OHIP proof of residency? What information should this letter include?

 

[Rob_TO]

They are very strict what you are allowed as proof, so you can ONLY show proof specifically from "list 2" of this file, to show address: http://www.forms.ssb.gov.on.ca/mbs/ssb/forms/ssbforms.nsf/GetFileAttach/014-9998E-82~1/$File/9998-82E.pdf

The one that may apply to her, is "Mortgage, rental or lease agreement". So I would make any letter look like an official rental agreement.

Note that if your wife just landed March 7, she is not eligible for OHIP until 3 months (June 7), so there is no rush.

 

[little_apple]

You can create free lease agreements online. Create one with the parents as landlords and you as tenants. Print out - problem solved

 

[joeinkocha]

Thank you both kindly, I will print out a rental agreement.