| Ontario Out-of-Province/Out-of-Country Coverage Changes - OHIP

Ontario Out-of-Province/Out-of-Country Coverage Changes - OHIP

Posted by Gordon R. Hart

Dec 19th, 2019

Starting January 1, 2020, the Ontario government will eliminate OHIP’s Out-of-Country Travelers Program. Up to December 31, 2019, OHIP covers

· Doctor’s services (e.g. medical assessments and emergency surgery),

· Emergency outpatient services (e.g. MRI’s and CT scans) and

· Emergency inpatient services (e.g. hospital stays, nursing services)

Effective January 1^st, only Ontarians needing dialysis treatment will have coverage under a new program operated by the Ontario Rental Network.

For most plan sponsors there is no change if they already have Out-of-Country coverage as part of their health program.

If you have concerns or questions about this change, reach out to your advisor or client care team member to learn more.