How can i renew my ohip card




















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To change your name on your health card to reflect your married name, you must visit a ServiceOntario centre , complete a Change of Information form and present the original of one of the following:. If you are changing your name to reflect a 'common-law' marriage, you must visit a ServiceOntario centre, complete a Change of Information form and present the original of one of the following:.

If you do not already have a photo health card, you must switch to a photo health card in order to change your name. You will be required to provide three original documents to prove citizenship, Ontario residence and identity. To change your name on your photo health card to reflect your birth name maiden name or a previous married name, you must visit a ServiceOntario centre , complete a Change of Information form and present the original of one of the following:.

If you do not already have a photo health card, you must also provide three original documents to prove citizenship, Ontario residence and identity. To change your name on your health card to reflect your new legal name, you must visit a ServiceOntario Centre , complete a Change of Information form and present the original of one of the following:. To replace your red and white health card , you will have to switch to a photo health card.

To convert your card:. For information regarding ServiceOntario centres in your area, go to ServiceOntario. If you find your reported lost or stolen health card, keep it only until your new photo health card arrives in the mail and then destroy the old health card because it will no longer be valid. Make sure you have your new photo health card before destroying the old health card. For TTY service, call to report your lost, stolen or damaged health card.

If the card is a photo health card you will be sent a new one right away but if there are additional changes to your information, like an address change or name change, then you need to visit a ServiceOntario centre. Your photo health card has an expiry date that is linked to your date of birth. The first time you apply for a photo health card, the expiry date can be anywhere from two to seven years in the future.

When your photo health card is renewed, the renewal date will always be five years in the future and linked to your date of birth. Renewal notices for photo health cards are mailed approximately two months prior to the expiry date shown on the front of the photo health card; however, if it is more convenient, you can renew up to six months prior to the date of expiry. Your child's renewal notice will be mailed approximately two months prior to the expiry date shown on the front of his or her photo health card.

You will receive your child's renewed health card in the mail within approximately six weeks following the receipt of the completed application. Your child's existing health card should be shown when receiving insured health services until the new card arrives.

If your child's health card is expiring around the time of his or her 16th birthday, he or she must visit a ServiceOntario centre in person to have their photo and signature captured. Your child must bring acceptable original documents as listed on the Ontario Health Coverage document List form E A red-and-white card or a photo health card are both accepted as long as they are valid and belong to you.

You will need to switch to a photo health card when you get a letter in the mail requesting you switch. You may be charged for a health service if you do not have a health card. The ministry requests that the provider reimburse you for the service if it was an OHIP insured service and you can later show that you were covered by OHIP at the time of the service.

Your health care provider may ask you to fill out a Health Number Release form to indicate your consent to the ministry providing your health number to them. It is important that ServiceOntario has your current address to ensure your coverage remains active and for any direct communication with you.

If you have a photo health card and update your home address, you will receive a new card. Your address will not be shown on the back of the card. If you have a red and white health card, or a photo health card that does not show your address on the back of the card, you will continue to use it and the ministry database will be updated with your change of address information. ServiceOntario needs your current address so that you can receive information that is mailed to you, such as renewal notices.

You may tell your health care provider that you have a new address, but this information is not always sent to the ministry or ServiceOntario. You should tell ServiceOntario directly that you have a new address. OHIP covers a wide range of health services; however, it does not pay for services that are not medically necessary, such as cosmetic surgery. A brief description of insured services follows below.

An eye examination is covered by OHIP for persons under 20 and for those 65 and over once a year. OHIP also covers a major eye examination once every 12 months for persons aged 20 — 64 who have medical conditions requiring regular eye examinations.

You may be eligible for a Northern Health Travel Grant to help pay transportation costs if you live in northern Ontario and must travel long distances for specialty medical care. Most of your Ontario health coverage benefits can be used across Canada.

The province or territory you are visiting will usually bill Ontario directly. If you have to pay for health services you receive in another part of Canada, you can submit your receipts to your local OHIP Claims office to be considered for reimbursement. Prescription drugs from pharmacies, home care services, ambulance services and long-term care services provided in other provinces and territories are not covered. For people travelling outside Canada , the ministry pays a set rate for emergency health services.

If you have lost your renewal reminder, you can print another copy of the form. Learn more about the eligibility requirements. You will need to visit a ServiceOntario centre and get your photo taken if:. Learn more about how to replace a lost, stolen or damaged health card.

To have a better experience, you need to: Go to your browser's settings Enable JavaScript. Home Health and wellness Health cards, eligibility and coverage. Health card renewal Learn how to renew an Ontario health card. Do not let your Health Card expire. If you do not have a valid Health Card, you may have to pay for health services.

Renew in Person If you need to go in-person you can find a ServiceOntario location near you and to bypass the lineups you can also book an appointment online ahead of time.



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