Aaaaaaaaaaaaaah, the joys of socialized health care! Don't worry, this post is just about the process of applying for OHIP, though I'm sure there will be plenty to comment on regarding health care in Canada in the future.
Once you move to Ontario and make it your permanent place of residence, you have to wait three months before you'll be covered by OHIP. You can apply for OHIP during that time so you'll receive your card right when you are eligible, but your eligibility starts 3 months from the date you move. In that three months, you'll likely want to purchase private insurance in the event something happens before OHIP kicks in. Here are the other eligibility requirements: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/ohip/. If you are here on an open work permit (not tied to a specific employer), you must have a full-time job and a letter from your employer to qualify.
Once you move to Ontario and make it your permanent place of residence, you have to wait three months before you'll be covered by OHIP. You can apply for OHIP during that time so you'll receive your card right when you are eligible, but your eligibility starts 3 months from the date you move. In that three months, you'll likely want to purchase private insurance in the event something happens before OHIP kicks in. Here are the other eligibility requirements: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/ohip/. If you are here on an open work permit (not tied to a specific employer), you must have a full-time job and a letter from your employer to qualify.
