Ten facts about OHIP

Whether you visit your doctor, or if you see one in a walk-in clinic, OHIP covers the full cost of your services.

OHIP covers the cost of one major eye exam every 12 months, plus any minor assessments you need, but only if you are:

OHIP does not cover: (choose two answers)

OHIP will only cover a very limited amount of the costs if you receive emergency health services while you’re travelling outside Canada.

Out of Country Ambulance services are covered by OHIP.

If you are going to live or work outside of Ontario or Canada for more than seven months in a year, then you need to report that to OHIP. 

An insured person leaving Ontario to travel or work temporarily within Canada

can continue to receive OHIP coverage for up to ...

You might have to pay for services, when you are in ...

The Ontario Health Insurance Plan does not pay for prescription medicine if you are ...

If you live in northern Ontario and must travel long distances for specialty medical care, OHIP may pay some travel costs.