January 2006

The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) Health Card Validation (HCV) system allows health care providers to validate the eligibility of the cardholder and the status of his or her health card and version code.

This manual is intended to provide the user with adequate information to select, develop and use the system including :

• an overview of HCV
• an overview of current HCV options
• technical specifications and data specifications/file layout
• user information

Datapac Not Available for New HCV Enrolments

As of July 31, 2009, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care will no longer accept new Health Card Validation (HCV) enrolments that require Bell Canada’s Datapac service as a connection method to the ministry.

Please refer to 1-5, Access Options to view your connection options.

The Health Card Validation Reference Manual is available for download below.

Health Card Validation Reference Manual 75 pages | 661 Kb | PDF

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All possible measures are exerted to ensure accuracy of the contents of this manual; however, the manual may contain typographical or printing errors. The public is cautioned against complete reliance upon the contents hereof without confirming the accuracy and currency of the information contained herein. The Crown in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, assumes no responsibility for any person's use of the material herein or any costs or damages associated with such use.