OHIP COVERED DOCTOR’S APPOINTMENT
OHIP, or the Ontario Health Insurance Plan, is the province’s healthcare plan. Through OHIP, the province pays for many of the health services that Ontarians need. To qualify for OHIP coverage, you need to apply. Once approved, you’ll receive an Ontario health card.
Your OHIP card proves that you’re covered by the province’s health plan. That’s why you need to show it every time you visit a doctor or emergency room, have a medical test, or go for surgery.
SERVICES COVERED BY OHIP
Doctors On Demand
The following types of doctor’s appointments are free of charge and covered by OHIP:
In-office doctor’s visit
Walk-in clinic
Virtual appointments
Telemedicine walk-in clinics in York, Toronto, or anywhere in Ontario
Primary Care Services
Some common conditions that the virtual doctors at MD Connected see include:
Allergy & immunology
Allergies, runny nose, hives
Cardiology
High blood pressure, high cholesterol
Dermatology
Skin conditions, cold sores, hair loss, bug bites
Endocrinology
Diabetes, thyroid issues
ENT
Ear infection, sinusitis, hearing issues, earaches
Gastroenterology
Diarrhea, abdominal pain, Acid reflux, vomiting
Gynecology & Obstetrics
Pregnancy testing, birth control refills and renewal, contraception advice, fertility issues, women’s health assessment, yeast infections
Infections
STI check, UTIs, skin infections, Pneumonia, cold and flu symptoms, fevers & chills
Neurology
Headaches, tingling, fatigue, concussion
Nephrology
Urinary and kidney issues
Nutrition
Vitamin deficiencies, dietary advice
Ophthalmology
Styes, eye infections, dry eyes
Orthopedics
Joint pain, joint swelling, aches, sprains
Psychiatry
Mental health issues, depression, anxiety, ADHD
Respirology
Asthma, COPD, cough, shortness of breath, bronchitis, insomnia
Rheumatology
Gout, physio, massage therapy referrals
Travel Health
Vaccines, immunizations
Urology
Prostate issues, bladder conditions, sexual concerns
COVID-19
Assessment, counselling, antibody testing
Medication
Through OHIP, more than 5,000 drug products are free to anyone not covered by a private plan and aged 24 years or younger. Anyone under the age of 24 is automatically enrolled. Coverage stops on your 25th birthday, or if you become covered by a private plan.
Those eligible for OHIP simply need to give the pharmacist their valid OHIP card number and a valid prescription.
Ontarians who are 65 years of age or older automatically qualify for the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) program. The program is for residents of Ontario only and prescriptions must be filled in an Ontario pharmacy. Your OHIP card must be valid too. Like OHIP, the ODB program covers most of the costs of approximately 5,000 prescription drug products.
Hospital Visit and Stay
If you need to visit a hospital, OHIP covers:
Doctor and nursing services
Diagnostic tests (such as blood tests and x-rays)
Medications for in patients (once a patient is discharged, prescribed medications are not covered)
Some medications for outpatients (certain medications are provided to outpatients for home use)
Accommodation and meals
If you want a private or semi-private room, you or your private insurance will have to pay some or all of those hospital fees
SERVICES NOT COVERED BY OHIP
OHIP Does Not Cover:
- Travel health services
- Dental services
- Eyeglasses and contact lenses
- Laser eye surgery
- Cosmetic surgery
- Prescription drugs provided in non-hospital settings
BOOK AN OHIP-COVERED DOCTORS APPOINTMENT ONLINE
MD Connected is changing the way Canadians access healthcare. We provide virtual care and telemedicine clinics across Canada. You just have to choose the option that’s right for you.
If you want to skip the waiting room, book a virtual healthcare appointment on our website. Our licensed mental health and wellness doctors will provide you with an end-to-end experience through diagnosis, assessment, treatment plan, notes and forms.
MD Connected also has telemedicine mental health walk-in clinics located across Canada. They operate similar to a traditional clinic, except you speak with a licensed physician through a secure virtual call.
Led by a diverse team of doctors with varying backgrounds, MD Connected provides its specialty services in multiple languages. For more information about our OHIP-covered services, contact us by visiting www.mdconnected.ca or e-mail us at mydoc@mdconnected.ca.
