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Will the Refugees be eligible for OHIP immediately?

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Settlement Role Sponsored Refugee Private Sponsor
Sponsorship Stage Plan & Prepare Month 1
Topic Health & Wellness

Yes, convention refugees and protected persons are exempt from the standard 3 month waiting period for OHIP

For information about the Ontario Health Card and how to apply for it, you can read this factsheet from ServiceOntario.

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