How to Replace an Ontario Health Card

The national health care system is one of the prized features of Canadian society. Every resident of Canada receives a health card that he must present to get medical services. There are some situations in which you may need a replacement card -- for example, if you lose your card, if someone steals it or if it gets damaged. If you are a resident of Ontario and you have lost you need a replacement card, the process to request a card is straightforward.

Things You'll Need

• Documents specified in Resource 1

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Instructions

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  Gather your documents. You need three documents to prove Ontario residency: one that shows you are a Canadian citizen; one that shows you are an Ontario resident and one that proves your identity. Gather any additional documents, such as a marriage certificate or a change of name certificate. Look at the official form in Resource 1 for a complete list of acceptable documents.

• 2

  Go to an Ontario Health Insurance Provider office to apply for a replacement card.

• 3

  Explain that you need a replacement health card. Provide all your documents to the staff person at the desk. Answer any questions. The staff person will fill out the necessary forms for you.

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  Accept the new card if the office is able to print one out for your. Otherwise, wait for the new card. It should arrive in the mail within a few days to a week.