| How do I get a Health Card? |
To apply for a card, you must:
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go in person to your nearest Ministry of Health
and Long-Term Care office, and |
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fill in the Registration for Ontario Health Coverage
form and |
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provide the necessary original documents |
The Oshawa OHIP offices is
located at:
Executive Tower, Oshawa Centre
419 King Street West, Suite 401 Oshawa ON L1J 7J7
Office hours:
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Thursday 5:00pm to 7:00 pm, by appointment only
Call 1-888-376-5197 for appointment
For more information:
Call the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care INFOline
at 1-800-268-1154
(Toll-free in Ontario only).
In Toronto, call 416-314-5518, TTY 1-800-387-5559.
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| What if my Health Card is lost, stolen
or damaged? |
You should immediately call the Ministry of Health and
Long-Term Care at 1-800-268-1154 (Toll-free in Ontario
only). In Toronto, call 416-314-5518, TTY 1-800-387-5559
If you had a photo Health Card, you will be sent a new
one. If you had a red-and-white card, you will have to
register for a photo Health Card. If you find your lost
card, keep it only until your new card arrives and then
destroy it because it will no longer be valid. Make sure
you have your new photo Health Card before you destroy
the old card.
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| Do I need to do
anything with a deceased person's health card or health
coverage? |
| The health card of a deceased person must be returned
to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. You will
need to complete a Change of Information (form 280-82)
and then mail it with the health card of the deceased
person to the ministry. You should include a copy of the
death certificate. Copies of this form are available by
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Contacting your local ministry office and requesting
that one be forwarded to you. |
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Printing a copy of the form through Forms Online. |
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Alternately, you can send a letter to your local ministry
office providing the deceased person's name, date of birth,
sex and health number. Enclose a photocopy of the death
certificate and the actual health card.
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| How do I obtain a birth certificate? |
Applications for birth certificates are available
in my constituency offices and online at http://www.cbs.gov.on.ca/mcbs/english/4ULUQT.htm.
Applications can be received and submitted by fax, provided
the applicant is making payment by VISA, AMEX or MasterCard.
If you require a birth certificate urgently please contact
my constituency office.
Or you can contact the Registrar General's office for
information on birth, marriage and death certificates
at:
Office of the Registrar General
PO Box 4600
189 Red River Road
Thunder Bay ON P7B 6L8
Or fax: (807) 343-7459
For information call:
Toronto and outside Ontario: (416) 325-8305
Toll free in Ontario: 1-800-461-2156
E-mail:
cbsinfo@cbs.gov.on.ca
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| COST |
Birth Certificates
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$25.00
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Replacement Birth Certificates
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$35.00 |
| Emergency Service |
$15.00 (Additional Cost) |
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| How do I contact the Social Services Office
in my area? |
Ministry of Community and Social Services
Main Office 1400 Hopkins Street
Whitby, ON L1N 2C3
Tel: (905) 665-1030
Toll Free: 1-800-722-1196
TDD/TTY: (905) 665-1053
South Oshawa
505 Wentworth Street West, Oshawa ON L1J 6G5
Phone: 905-434-5855 Fax: 905-436-7361 Family Responsibility
Office 1- 888-815-2757
Ontario Works Assistance (905) 428-8982
Housing Services (905) 434-5011
Ontario Disability (905) 665-1030 |
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| How do I obtain celebratory scrolls? |
| Scrolls for all occasions are available through my office
for a variety of special occasions including: wedding
anniversaries, 70th + birthdays, Canada Cord, Chief Scout
Award, etc. |
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