The Brussels Post, 1966-05-12, Page 3"The May 16th deadline
is final," added the minis-
ter. "This enrollment dead-
line cannot be extended any
further because it takes
time to process such a flood
of applications even with
the most modern equipment
available."
The extension of the open
enrollment period means
that those residents who
have already enrolled, and
those who enroll before May
16th, will be protected by
QMSIP, beginning July 1st.
Ontario residents who en-
roll after May 16th . will
have to undergo a minimum
three month waiting period
before they are entitled to
OMSIP coverage and bene-
fits, said Dr. Dymond.
cation and mail it now, you
will be eligible for OMSIP
coverage beginning July 1st.
Otherwise you will have to
wait a minimum of 3 months
for your coverage to begin.
Since these applications
have to be recorded with a
micro-photo machine, please
print carefully and plainly
with a ball point pen only.
'mp BRiTatina 'PORT; 13Rivss.0.4 ,oNTA.R10 • THIJR.SDAY, MAY 12th,
SIP enrollment period
...extended to May 16t
Ontario Health Minister Dr. M. B. Dymond has announced that residents
of the. Province may still receive full Ontario. Medical Services Insurance.
Plan coverage and benefits by. July 1st providing they enroll in the Plan
before May 16th.
Notification of acceptance to be sent out shortly
People who have already enrolled in QMSIP need
not apply a second time.
Dr. Dymond stated that their applications are now
being processed, and their notification will arrive in
the mail very soon.
711.11.011 .1111.!"
OMSIP BENEFITS
QMSIP head office is located at 135 St. Clair West, Toronto.
•Applications are already being processed by modern
micro.photo methods and computers.
OLD AGE PENSIONERS
Many old age pensioners have automatically been enrolled
in. OMSIP but most must fill in and submit an application.
Those who will get automatic coverage are pensioners
who are presently receiving benefit under The Ontario Old
Age Assistance Act, or those pensioners who have been
declared eligible for coverage by the Ontario Department
of Welfare. These pensioners have already- received their
OMSIP registration cards.
All other pensioners must complete and submit an appli-
cation to receive OMSIP coverage.
If you have not received an OM SIP registration card, or
have not already sent in an application form,, you must apply
before May 16th for coverage when the Plan starts on July lst.
OMSIP provides practically_ all physicians' services
as benefits including
Doctor visits in the home, office or hospital.
Diagnosis and treamient of illnesses and injuries.
• Diagnosis, pre-operation care and treatment,
surgery and post-operation care.
Obstetrical care, including pre-natal and post-
natal care effective from the date of enrollment.
Anaesthesia and X-rays for diagnostic,
surgical and other procedures.
Treatment of fractures and dislocations.
• Certified specialist services at established
rates when you are referred to the specialist
by your doctor.
• Certain dental surgical services performed in.
a hospital.
NOTE: OMSIP will not pay for the cost of hospitaliza-
tion. OMSIP is an ociditional service, not a substitute
for Ontario. Hospital Insurance. You will still require
coverage by Hospital Insurance.
OMSIP S VOLUNTARY
APPLICATION IS NECESSARY
OMSIP is a voluntary plan
and you can cancel your
membership at any time.
The government, how-
ever, can only cancel, mem-
berships in the case of mis-
representation, misuse of
services, non-payment of
premiums, or 3 months after
a member has ceased to be a
resident of Ontario.
If you fill out this appli-
"The Plan is a success," declared the Minister. "The number of
applications received already cover more than 1,100,000 of our citizens."
Dr. Dymond added, how-
ever, that a large number of
residents had indicated they
would join OMSIP but for
a variety a reasons had
been unable to send in their
application in time. The
OMSIP open enrollment
period haS therefore been
extended by two weeks in
order that these persons
may qualify for coverage
from the day the Plan goes
into effect on July 1St.
SEND YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM TO
OMSIK P.O. BOX 1700, TERMINAL A, TORONTO
if required, additional application forms are available from any
bank, or from OMS112", 135 St. Clair Ave., West, Toronto 7.
YOUR OMSIP APPLICATION IS ON THE OTHER Slt." PAGe;