How long does OHIP cover out of province?
Robert Miller
Updated on March 07, 2026
If you plan to be outside Canada for more than seven months in any 12-month period you can keep your OHIP coverage for up to two years if you: have a valid health card. make Ontario your primary home. will be in Ontario for at least 153 days a year in each of the two years immediately before you leave the country.
How long can you be out of Canada before you lose OHIP?
212 days
You may be temporarily outside of Canada for a total of 212 days in any 12 month period and still maintain your OHIP coverage as long as your primary place of residence is still in Ontario.
How do you prove residency in Ontario?
Proof of residency in Ontario
- valid Ontario driver’s licence.
- temporary driver’s licence.
- valid Ontario Photo Card.
- original, mailed utility bill ( e.g. cable TV , hydro, gas, water)
- monthly mailed bank account statements for savings or chequing accounts.
Does OHIP know when you leave the country?
If you leave the province of ON for a long time, and then come back, you have to inform OHIP and there is a 3 month waiting period before your health coverage becomes active again.
Can I keep my Ontario doctor if I move to Quebec?
Can I keep my Ontario doctor if I move to Quebec? It’s possible to keep this doctor if you are a valid status in Canada. Your Ontario-based doctor will give you referrals when needed until you have established a Quebec-based physician who can take over your care.
How long can I stay out of Canada as a Canadian citizen?
Usually a maximum of 182 days, or about six months during a 12-month period. Those days can be amassed during one trip or they could be the sum of several trips. People from countries other than Canada are allowed to stay a maximum of 90 days.
What counts as proof of address Ontario?
Any letter, statement, bill or certificate issued by an insurance company registered in Canada: Home Insurance. Tenant Insurance. Auto Insurance i.e. “Pink Slip”
How long do you have to live in Ontario to become a resident?
153 days
be physically in Ontario for 153 days in any 12‑month period. be physically in Ontario for at least 153 days of the first 183 days immediately after you began living in the province. make Ontario your primary residence.
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