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  1. OHIP coverage while outside Canada

    Health Services Appeal and Review Board 151 Bloor Street West, 9 th Floor Toronto, ON M5S 2T5 Tel: 416-327-8512 Fax: 416-327-8524. Or send notice via email to: [email protected] with subject line "Attention Registrar: Notice of Appeal" (preferred method). Find out more about the Health Services Appeal and Review Board.

  2. What OHIP covers outside of Ontario and what it doesn't

    It's strongly recommended you purchase your own travel insurance when adventuring outside of Ontario. Some of the services that OHIP does not cover in another province or territory include: Ambulance services (including transport and paramedic) and airlift services. Prescription drugs from pharmacies.

  3. OHIP coverage across Canada

    During frequent work travel. If your job requires frequent travel to other parts of Canada, your OHIP coverage will continue if you qualify as a mobile worker. To qualify as a mobile worker, bring proof to the nearest ServiceOntario centre that you: travel frequently for more than 212 days in any 12-month period for work

  4. All You Need to Know About OHIP Coverage Outside Canada

    If you'll be outside of Canada for more than 7 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 right before you leave the country.

  5. Family Travel Clinic

    Get one-on-one travel health advice, ... Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine (DPLM) provides diagnoses that lead to early selection of best treatment options. Medical Directives. ... Please note that travel consultation and vaccinations are not covered under OHIP. All proceeds from SickKids Family Travel Clinic go back to supporting ...

  6. Tropical Medicine and International Health Clinic

    This clinic offers comprehensive pre- and post-travel care for travellers' health needs. It also deals with health issues related to migration. All vaccines, including yellow fever, are available. Pre-Travel Medicine Consultation Consultations are available by appointment only, through patient self-referral or physician referral.This service is not covered under OHIP. Appointments cost $60 ...

  7. Passport Health FAQs

    The combination of travel vaccines recommended depends on many factors, such as: Countries visiting or traveling through; Length of stay; Travel accommodations - hostel or five-star resort; Time of year - rainy or dry season; Elevation - sea level or above the tree line; Immunization and medical history; Urban or rural travel; Current ...

  8. Receiving medical care outside Canada

    Medical tourism is the term used when travellers go to another country for medical treatment. This can be for surgical and medical treatments or procedures, including cosmetic and dental. You may choose to go to other countries for reasons such as: lower costs for treatment. quicker access to medical services.

  9. OHIP Guide

    OHIP does not pay for prescription medicine if you're older than 25. Your private insurance plan may also cover part of your costs. And the Ontario Ministry of Health has some programs that can cover some of your expenses for prescription medicine: ... Travel, and Out of Province Coverage. If you plan to travel outside of Canada for a period ...

  10. OHIP doesn't cover all medical costs when travelling in Canada

    Good question. The answer is yes. Most travellers are aware of the importance of purchasing travel insurance (cancellation and medical) when travelling outside the country, but many Ontarians don ...

  11. Find a Clinic

    Travel Medicine Clinics. If you want to see a travel medicine specialist, the International Society of Travel Medicine (ISTM) can help you find a clinic. Directory of travel clinics. Yellow Fever Vaccination. If you need yellow fever vaccine you must get vaccinated at an authorized yellow fever vaccine clinic. Many of these clinics also give ...

  12. Understand the limitations of OHIP coverage

    Here are some of the limitations: Prescription drugs are not covered for individuals under the age of 65. Services that are deemed to be medically unnecessary or cosmetic in nature are not covered. Services from a podiatrist are only partially covered. Only some types of dental surgery are covered. Dental care is not covered.

  13. Travel Medicine

    We also provide prescriptions for prevention of: In addition to the travel-related vaccines above, we also offer the following routine immunizations: For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact the clinic at 312.926.3155. Note: Immunity can take at least 10-14 days to develop.

  14. Travel Health

    Walk around the plane every 1 to 2 hours during flights to prevent dangerous blood clots during long periods of travel. Sitting still slows down the blood flow in your legs and raises your blood clot risk. Consider wearing compression stockings. Take steps to prevent jet lag.

  15. Health & Wellness

    Campus Safety ( +1 416-978-2222) - call the 24/7 hotline to be put in touch with Safety Abroad and/or other resources at the University of Toronto. Centre for International Experience ( +1 416-946-3929) - during regular hours (9-5 weekdays, Toronto time) you can also call the CIE to connect with resources on campus.

  16. OHIP Schedule of Benefits and fees

    Contact. For more information, call ServiceOntario, INFOline at: Toll-free: 1-866-532-3161 (toll-free) TTY: 1-800-387-5559 (TTY) 416-314-5518 (in Toronto) TTY: 416-327-4282 (in Toronto) Updated: April 15, 2024. Published: January 25, 2024. Get the latest Schedules of Benefits for OHIP covered services.This page is intended for health care ...

  17. Ontario Health Insurance Plan

    The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (French: Assurance-Santé de l'Ontario), commonly known by the acronym OHIP (pronounced / ˈ oʊ h ɪ p / OH-hip), is the government-run health insurance plan for the Canadian province of Ontario.OHIP is funded by a payroll deduction tax by residents who are gainfully employed, by businesses in the province of Ontario, and by transfer payments from the ...

  18. Immunization of travellers: Canadian Immunization Guide

    A health care provider or travel health clinic should be consulted as early as possible, ideally at least 4 to 6 weeks in advance of travel, to provide sufficient time for completion of optimal immunization schedules. Even if a traveller is departing at short notice, a pre-travel consultation is recommended.

  19. Travel clinics

    Call the Travel Clinic: 800-777-7904 (TTY 711) Complete the international travel immunization E-visit to consult with a travel health nurse about the required vaccinations for your specific trip. Georgia. Call Member Services 7a.m. to 7p.m., Monday through Friday: 888-865-5813 or 404-261-2590. TTY for the hearing/speech impaired: 800-255-0056 ...

  20. Travel vaccinations

    When travelling outside Canada, you may be at risk for a number of vaccine preventable illnesses. You should consult a health care provider or visit a travel health clinic preferably six weeks before you travel. This is an opportunity to: review your immunization history. make sure your provincial/territorial vaccination schedule is up-to-date.

  21. Check medication coverage

    The Ontario Drug Benefit ( ODB) program covers most of the cost of approximately 5,000 medications you can search for on this page. You may be covered by Ontario Drug Benefit if you have OHIP coverage and are: eligible for OHIP+. age 65 or older. living in a long-term care home or a home for special care.

  22. What does OHIP not cover?

    Costs OHIP doesn't cover. Here is a list of services that are typically not covered: Prescription drugs for individuals under the age of 65 (although medication while hospitalized is covered) Smoking cessation drugs. Most alternative medicine consultations and treatments, including Chinese medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture and Reiki.