Renewal of Health Card after PR Landing

[braveman]

I landed on Oct 19 th. When I renewed the OHIP card the officer told that in the first 6 months duration I am not supposed to stay more than a month outside Ontario.

Friends.... Kindly explain the signficance

 

[mrniceguy3981]

I landed on Oct 19 th. When I renewed the OHIP card the officer told that in the first 6 months duration I am not supposed to stay more than a month outside Ontario.

Friends.... Kindly explain the signficance

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Hi Braveman,

Are you coming to Canada for the first time? if not, you can stay outside for a max of 7 months to keep your OHIP eligibility.

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How long do I have to stay in Ontario immediately after I establish residency in Ontario?
Generally, if you have moved to Ontario from outside Canada, or if you have moved from another Canadian province or territory and were not insured by that province or territory's public health insurance plan, you must be present for 153 days in the first 183 days immediately following the date you establish residency in Ontario (i.e. you cannot be absent for more than 30 days during the first 6 months of residency in Ontario).
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http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/publications/ohip/travel.aspx