What is one of the OHIP residency requirements?

The requirement to reside in Ontario for 153 days within a year is a crucial aspect of the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) residency criteria. This stipulation ensures that individuals who seek to take advantage of Ontario's publicly funded healthcare system have a significant and ongoing presence in the province. It reflects the understanding that those who contribute to and benefit from the health system should have established ties to Ontario, thereby supporting the principles of residency and access to healthcare services.

The focus on a specified number of days, in this case, 153, helps to distinguish between temporary visitors or those with transient connections to the province and those who genuinely make Ontario their home. This requirement supports health system sustainability by ensuring that access to services is reserved for residents who are part of the community and contributes to its overall health and well-being.