Registering for OHIP
 

I used to have an OHIP card when I was on a TWP years ago and returned to Ontario as a settling PR last week. Obviously they're waiving the normal 3 month residency requirement for enrolment at the moment however it looks like enrolment still needs to happen via a paper form and can't be done online. I meant to print and complete a copy of the form before I left the UK but forgot in the panic of moving.

Does anyone know if they have the blank forms available at Service Ontario and could I just complete one there? I don't have a printer here and considering I'm currently in temporary accommodation, I don't much fancy buying one just so I can complete this form.

Thanks in advance.

Re: Registering for OHIP
 

Ontario is currently in lockdown and all the listed Service Ontario lications are closed. BUT, lockdown ends and we return to Red tomorrow and most SO locations seem to plan to reopen from tomorrow onwards. You would not of course be allowed out if you are still within your quarantine period. Maybe if you post your rough lication, a member of BE would volunteer to print the forms and drop them off to you?

Re: Registering for OHIP
 

I am still in quarantine for another week or so but I wouldn't leave until that finishes. Completing my bank account setup is a higher priority but I have an appointment for that on my first day out of quarantine.

JG knows roughly where I am but I wouldn't want to put anyone out tbh. It's not super urgent anyway because I do have travel insurance to cover my first few months here. I was just wondering if anyone knew if you can just pick up a form at Service Ontario and complete it in person. I'm not going to be flying anywhere for a while and most services are online these days so I'm not sure if I really need a printer atm.

Re: Registering for OHIP
 

That does not apply to the GTA. We are still under lockdown until at least Feb 22. Grey is the next stage we will move to.

Re: Registering for OHIP
 

I don’t know if you can pick up the forms. My daughter went to Service Ontario a few weeks ago...she walked straight up to the counter. If you do need them printed off after the quarantine period, let me know and I can drop them off at your building’s reception.

Re: Registering for OHIP
 

:thumbsup: Nice one JG!

DG - if you do need to see a doctor for anything potentially COVID related OHIP have removed the requirement to register and wait for 3 months.
https://www.ontario.ca/page/apply-oh...card#section-3
and
:)

Re: Registering for OHIP
 

Ahh, thanks. So I don't need to register then for now and if I need any medical care can just show up without a card?

I have the signed 12 month tenancy contract for my new condo which has been all signed and sealed at this point plus my new employer is based in this province so proving residency shouldn't be an issue. I may just wait for a few weeks for things to settle a bit and then try complete the form at a Service Ontario branch in person. I have private insurance that should also cover me for now at least anyway.

Re: Registering for OHIP
 

You are an absolute diamond. Thank you so much. Tbh, I probably should buy a printer at some point anyway because I will be working from home and it's always useful to have around the place, especially if you need to scan a document. They're not really expensive these days either and I should hopefully have a local credit card sorted by the end of this week.

Re: Registering for OHIP
 

Does anybody know how the situation with registering for OHIP looks at the moment?
thanks

Re: Registering for OHIP
 

some offices are open you have to make an appointment. Info is on the website