What is a condition for being considered a resident under OHIP?

To be considered a resident under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP), one must be in Ontario for at least 153 days in a 12-month period. This requirement ensures that individuals who seek to access healthcare services funded by OHIP have a sufficient physical presence in Ontario, indicating their intention to reside here.

This rule helps distinguish between those who are genuinely part of the Ontario community and others who may be transient or temporarily visiting the province. By requiring a minimum number of days spent in Ontario, the framework of OHIP aims to provide health coverage primarily to those who contribute to and are part of the local population.

The other choices do not align with the resident criteria defined under OHIP. For instance, having lived in Ontario for a specific number of years does not determine residency status since the focus is more on the duration of presence within the province during a specific period. Similarly, a permanent address outside of Ontario indicates a lack of intended residency, while having a family member registered under OHIP, though beneficial, is not a defining criterion for individual residency status.