Work Permit with OHIP?

[Fantasmu]

I've been hearing conflicting things so I wanted to see if anyone could clarify for me. My wife applied for permanent residency earlier this year. We got her work permit and her medical exam all done. I heard that when you get your work permit, you automatically get OHIP. Is that true? Or are we waiting until we get the actual permanent residency?

 

[canuck78]

She would need proof of a full-time job that will last 6 months to qualify for OHIP.

 

[Aiesline]

Canuck78 is correct.

She is eligible for OHIP 3 months from the date of full-time employment. If she has a full-time job, she will need an employment letter hand signed in ink by her boss on company letterhead.

I wrote my letter and had my boss sign it. This is the format I used. Replace the bits in brackets with the appropriate information.

To Whom It May Concern:

This letter is to verify that {John Doe} is employed at {NAME OF COMPANY} in the position of {NAME OF POSITION}. This position is FULL-TIME.

{John Doe} started working in this capacity on {EMPLOYMENT COMMENCEMENT DATE} and is expected to hold this position until {EXPIRATION DATE OF OWP} or longer if legally able.

{John Doe} performs these duties at {WORK ADDRESS} and will continue to report to this address for the duration of his employment with {NAME OF COMPANY}.

{John Doe} resides at {HOME ADDRESS}.

If you require any additional information, please contact me at {PHONE #} or via {EMAIL Address}.

{Bosses alphabet soup}
}bosses signature in pen}
​

When she goes to Service ontario she will need to take her work permit, her passport, and proof of address. (check here for a list of appropriate documents: https://www.ontario.ca/page/documents-needed-get-health-card#section-1 )

Hope this helps.