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The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) pays for many health services you may need.

Coverage for prescription drugs

Get help paying for prescription drugs when you qualify for the Ontario Drug Benefit program.

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Get fast, free, health advice or find health services:

Check medication coverage

Find out if your medication is covered through the Ontario Drug Benefit program, including OHIP+.


What we do

Ministry of Health          
5th Floor, 777 Bay Street          
Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C8

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Agencies, boards and commissions

The ministry is affiliated with the following independent agencies:

Legislation

The ministry administers the following legislation:

Consumption and Treatment Service Review Reports

In late 2023, the Ministry of Health appointed Jill Campbell as a supervisor of the South Riverdale Consumption and Treatment Service and asked Unity Health Toronto to conduct an external review.

Stevenson Memorial Hospital Investigation Report

In February 2024, the Ministry of Health appointed Janice M. Skot as an investigator of Stevenson Memorial Hospital.

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Canada-Ontario agreements

Canada-Ontario Agreement to Work Together to Improve Health Care for Canadians (2023–24 to 2025–26)

In February 2024, the governments of Canada and Ontario announced a bilateral funding agreement to work together to improve health care for Ontarians across a number of shared health priorities, such as family health services and health workers.

Read the Canada-Ontario Agreement to Work Together to Improve Health Care for Canadians (2023–24 to 2025–26), including annual updates to key bilateral agreement indicators.

Canada-Ontario Aging with Dignity funding agreement (2023–24 to 2027–28)

In March 2024, the governments of Canada and Ontario signed a bilateral funding agreement to support Ontarians to age with dignity close to home, with access to home care or care in a long-term care facility.

Read the Canada-Ontario Aging with Dignity funding agreement (2023–24 to 2027–28), including annual updates to key bilateral agreement indicators.