Services not covered by OHIP

Services not covered by OHIP

If you have a valid Ontario health insurance card, OHIP will pay for most of the health-care services you receive.  The following services are not covered by OHIP.  You will need to pay for these:

  • Most ambulance services
  • Private and semi-private accommodation
  • Some assistive devices, such as crutches, canes, splints, casts, etc
  • Doctor Notes
  • Hospital chronic care ALC co-payment
  • Certain ophthalmology (eye) procedures and implants

If you have private insurance, your insurance plan may cover the costs of some of these services.  Ask your private insurance provider.