Ministry Programs

Ontario Health Insurance Plan

OHIP Out of Country Services

Looking to learn about what medical services are covered by Ontario's Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) outside of Ontario? This is a great place to start. The following section provides helpful advice and information on OHIP coverage for :

• Medical care required outside of Canada recommended by your Ontario Physician and pre-approved by OHIP before the services are rendered, and a
• Physician's guide to helping patients through the prior approval application process.

Ontario’s Health Insurance Act and R.R.O. 1990, Regulation 552 provides the legislative authority for administration and operation of Ontario’s Health Insurance Plan.

Please Note : If you are travelling to the U.S. you will be required to present: a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s licence, plus a birth certificate or a citizenship card; or a valid passport; or for those 18 and under, a birth certificate. Canadian citizens flying to or through the U.S. must present a valid Canadian passport. Starting June 1, 2009, a U.S. law will require Canadians to present a valid passport to enter the United States by water or land. To find out more about document requirements, please visit passportcanada.gc.ca or call 1-800-622-6232.