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Are health cards free in Ontario?

Are health cards free in Ontario?

Renewing an Ontario health card is free. The renewed card will be mailed to you in approximately 4 to 6 weeks.

How do I get a new Ontario health card?

If your name and address has not changed, you can replace an unexpired lost, stolen or damaged photo health card by calling ServiceOntario at 1-800-664-8988 . To replace an expired photo health card after the renewal date, you must visit a ServiceOntario centre.

How much does OHIP card cost?

An OHIP card is free of charge. Your card will be mailed to you and will take one to two weeks to arrive. Currently, there is no waiting period to apply for OHIP due to COVID-19.

Can I renew just my Ontario health card online?

People across Ontario can now renew their photo health card online at ServiceOntario.ca/RenewCards. To renew a health card online, people in Ontario need: A valid driver’s licence to verify identity as a security measure. To have lived at the same address at least 90 days prior to renewing.

How much does it cost to renew an Ontario health card?

There is no cost to renew your Ontario health card. ← What does it cost to get/renew a health card?

How to replace an expired photo health card in Ontario?

If your name and address has not changed, you can replace an unexpired lost, stolen or damaged photo health card by calling ServiceOntario at 1-800-664-8988. To replace an expired photo health card after the renewal date, you must visit a ServiceOntario centre. Bring two original documents from the Ontario Health Coverage Document List with you:

How to replace a lost and stolen Ontario health card?

To replace a lost, stolen or damaged red and white Ontario health card, you must visit a ServiceOntario centre. Bring three original documents from the Ontario Health Coverage Document List, as follows: one to prove citizenship/immigration status. one to prove residency in Ontario.

Where do I apply for a health card in Ontario?

Your baby’s new health card will be mailed to you within 8 weeks of the date the Ontario Health Coverage Infant Registration form was submitted. If your baby was born in an Ontario hospital without birthing facilities or without a registered midwife, you must apply in person at the nearest ServiceOntario centre: