how long can i be out of ontario and keep ohip
1 Longer Absences from Ontario-Information about OHIP coverage if you will be out of Ontario for more than 212 days in a 12-month period. 2  From the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.3  Health Insurance for Travellers: What you should know before leaving Ontario-Information from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.f you will be away for more than 212 days, you can apply for continuous OHIP eligibility. This means that you want to keep your OHIP benefits, even though you will be out of the country for more than 212 days. OHIP might cover you for a longer period of time if you are out of the country because you are: 1  Studying.
You can be outside of Canada for 212 days in a 12-month period and still be covered by your OHIP. If you will be away for more than 212 days, you can apply for continuous OHIP eligibility. This means that you want to keep your OHIP benefits, even though you will be out of the country for more than 212 days.OHIP might cover you for a longer period of time if you are out of the country because you are: 1  Studying.f you will be away for more than 212 days, you can apply for continuous OHIP eligibility. This means that you want to keep your OHIP benefits, even though you will be out of the country for more than 212 days. OHIP might cover you for a longer period of time if you are out of the country because you are: 1  Studying.