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You need a health card to get healthcare services covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP).
You need to apply and, once you’re approved, you’ll get an Ontario health card. Your health card proves you’re covered by OHIP – that’s why you’ll need to show it every time you see your doctor, visit an emergency room, have a medical test or go for surgery.
Renew your health card online using your valid driver’s licence or valid Ontario Photo Card as proof of identity and residency in Ontario. Your driver’s licence or Ontario Photo Card will not be renewed as part of this transaction.
You can renew your health card online if: your card will expire within 90 days, or expired on or after December 1, 2019; your card has an up-to-date photo and signature; and. you have kept your address current with ServiceOntario and haven't updated it within the last 90 days.
Health insurance cards. Health cards (also called Care Cards), are a provincial responsibility. For information on how to apply for a health card, click on your province or territory of residence below: Alberta. British Columbia. Manitoba.
Discover how to get an Ontario Health Card: eligibility, required documents, and a step-by-step guide for OHIP application.
This card shows you are eligible to receive free health care in the province. Each eligible person is issued their own card, including children. You’ll be asked to show a valid OHIP card each time you see a doctor, have a medical test or are treated in a hospital.