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How to Change My Address on My OHIP Card

OHIP, short for the Ontario Health Insurance Plan, is issued by the Ontario Ministry of Health. The coverage pays selected health care costs for eligible residents of Ontario, Canada. Temporary visitors are not eligible for OHIP coverage. When permanent residency is established, there is a three-month waiting period before your expenses are covered by OHIP. Changing the address in your OHIP file is a convenient process. Complete the process online, at a ServiceOntario kiosk or through your local OHIP office.

Things You'll Need

  • Form 1057-82
  • Health Number
  • Version Code
  • Postal Code
  • Citizenship Document Number
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Instructions

  1. Online

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      Access the ServiceOntario website. Select Change of Address on a Health Card> Do It Online Now> Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (Health Card).

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      Indicate which type of health card you have. Enter requested information:

      Red/White Card:

      Health Number: A 10-digit number on the front of your card.

      Version Code: One- or two-letter code on front lower right hand side of your card.

      Last Known Postal Code: Your last postal code the Ministry of Health has on file.

      Photo Health Card:

      Health Number: 10-digit code located on the front of the card.

      Version Code: Two-letter code to the right of your health number.

      Citizenship or Immigration Document Number: Last four characters of the document you used to register for your health card.

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      Enter your new address and postal code.

    • 4

      Confirm your changes.

    Kiosk

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      Visit a ServiceOntario kiosk. Inquire with the Ministry of Health about kiosk locations.

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      Insert your card into the kiosk. Select "Change Of Address."

    • 7

      Type in your new address and postal code.

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      Confirm your address change.

    OHIP Office

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      Find your local OHIP office or outreach site. Inquire about locations at the Ministry of Health.

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      Write a letter that includes your name, health number, telephone number, current address and new address with postal code.

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      Take the letter to your local OHIP office. Indicate that you have a change of address request. You can also mail the letter to your local OHIP office.

    Form 1057-82

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      Obtain a change of address form, which is known as a Form 1057-82. Request a copy from your local OHIP office or download the form on the ServiceOntario website.

    • 13

      Complete Form 1057-82. Include your new address and postal code. Other residents who are moving to the same address can be included on the form.

    • 14

      Mail the form to the designated address.

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