Applying for OHIP with Pilot program OWP

[Lizzy1987]

I just applied for OHIP yesterday after receiving my OWP and a full-time employment offer and wanted to share the details for anyone in the same boat, because I've seen a lot of questions on this.

I brought the following to ServiceOntario:

-Work permit
-Passport
-letter from my new employer stating my position, the date I was hired, that the job is full-time and permanent (literally spelled out that it is for more than 6 months), my home address (this also counts for their proof of address they need), and had it signed in blue ink (I guess to make it easier to tell it's an original).

They gave me a piece of paper saying I'm eligible for OHIP three months from my hire date, and that I'll receive the card in the mail about a week before that date. My health card will be good for about 2 years- when my OWP expires, and then I can reapply.

Hope this helps

 

[Que]

Hi Lizzy 1987

which service ontario office did you visit?

 

[volkov]

curious why it matters to them that you are employed or not? and why the letter from your employer?

I thought the only requirement for health care was that you were a legal resident? so having a job shouldn't matter

 

[canuck_in_uk]

curious why it matters to them that you are employed or not? and why the letter from your employer?

I thought the only requirement for health care was that you were a legal resident? so having a job shouldn't matter

Ontario does not grant health care to work permit holders unless they are employed full-time.

 

[volkov]

Ontario does not grant health care to work permit holders unless they are employed full-time.

interesting, but strange on their part.... so in Ontario legal work permit residents are out of luck if they get hurt or sick unless they have a job

 

[Lizzy1987]

Hi Lizzy 1987

which service ontario office did you visit?

The one inside Ottawa's City Hall

 

[CDNPR2014]

The one inside Ottawa's City Hall

you're in Ottawa? Awesome! Personally I think it's the city that gets overlooked as a destination. The housing and economy seem to be more stable than all the "in demand" cities. love love love living here.

 

[Lizzy1987]

you're in Ottawa? Awesome! Personally I think it's the city that gets overlooked as a destination. The housing and economy seem to be more stable than all the "in demand" cities. love love love living here.

I LOVE Ottawa! It does get overlooked.. I'm now in destination marketing so trying to change that perception

 

[CDNPR2014]

I LOVE Ottawa! It does get overlooked.. I'm now in destination marketing so trying to change that perception

Super cool... i'm sure you'll have your hands full with next year's big celebration!!!

are you downtown, east or west? I'm in the west suburbs...

 

[Que]

Lizzy
I garnered up the courage and I went to Service Ontario in Brampton with my pilot owp and all the things you went with and I also got through. I am eligible for OHIP 3 months after date on employment letter. Thank God and thanks Lizzy I would not have done it If I never saw your post. Since so many people are saying pilot owp is not considered by service ontario.

 

[Lizzy1987]

Lizzy
I garnered up the courage and I went to Service Ontario in Brampton with my pilot owp and all the things you went with and I also got through. I am eligible for OHIP 3 months after date on employment letter. Thank God and thanks Lizzy I would not have done it If I never saw your post. Since so many people are saying pilot owp is not considered by service ontario.

I'm glad the info helped- and that you'll have OHIP in a few short months!