OHIP for Open work permit

[raza19]

I have finished my studies here in Canada and right now I have Open work permit for 3 years and i am working in an IT company in Toronto. I heard i am not eligible for applying health card can any one tell me why i am not eligible and if i am not eligible then what should I do for my medical coverage.

[Leon]

Ontario has a thing about people on open work permits.  They like your work permit to be tied to an ON employer.  Most other provinces would give you coverage.  You have to ask OHIP what they require, maybe change your open work permit to a closed one if that is possible.  Other than that, get private insurance.