Zurich Citizens News, 1969-07-31, Page 10PAGE TEN
ZURICH CITAZENS NEWS
THURSDAY, JULY 31, 1969
Whoever you are...
Frances likes to travel.
She'll be protected by
OHSIP against the cost of
health care she may need
outside Ontario, at OHSIP
rates. If she decides to re-
side in another province,
her OHSIP coverage will be
"portable ". She'll remain
insured for up to 4 months.
Bill is employed by a big company.
After October lst, his employer—and
every employer of 15 or more employees
—must join OHSIP, and every employee
must belong. Bill's employer will collect
and remit the premiums. Apart from
this Mandatory Group requirement,
OHSIP is voluntary.
Albert is still working but he's
not sure for how much longer. Un-
employment, illness, or financial
difficulties won't prevent him from
having OHSIP protection—he can
apply for temporary premium
assistance, Full or partial premium
assistance will also be available to
him, determined by his annual tax-
able income.
Pete is receiving Old Age Assist-
ance from the Province of Ontario.
After October 1st, his presentcover-
age from OMSIP will simply con-
tinue from OHSIP, automatically.
All he has to do is wait. He knows
OHSIP will be the health insurance
he can count on.
SallyandJohn are expecting another
baby in February. Sally will be able to choose
her own doctor, and he'll be free to accept her
as his patient. He will advise John in advance
if he intends to charge more than OHSI P cover-
age provides. OHSIP will pay at the rate of 90
percent of Ontario Medical Association Schedule
of Fees (1969)—most doctors accept this as
full payment. The cost of Sally's hospital room
will be paid for by their Ontario Hospital In-
surance.
Mario works for a small firm, but
he'll be covered by OHSIP just like
Bill. Any employer who employs more
than 5 but fewer than 15 people may
apply for Group coverage for his em-
ployees. Mario's boss plans to form
such a Group.
as ofOctdst.
OHSIP
ONTARIO HEALTH SERVICES INSURANCE PLAN
can take care ofyou
OHSIP is the new, standard, comprehensive plan of
health insurance protection and benefits in which every
resident of Ontario is entitled to participate—regardless
of age, state of health or financial means --through the'
Government or a designated agent.
After October 1st, many private insurers will become
"designated agents ". Each will provide the
standard OHSIP contract on a non-profit basis,
at the premium rates set by the Ontario Govern-
ment for OHSIP services. If you wish other
services from your agent, you can arrange for
them through a separate contract.
Meanwhile, if you are now enrolled in OMSIP—the
existing Government plan—or in a private plan, your
coverage will continue without interruption provided you
continue your enrollment.
OHSIP will be the health care you can count on—from
the Ontario Department of Health.
If you haven't any health insurance,
you may enroll now for October 1st
coverage by writing to OHSIP,
2195 Yonge Street, Toronto 7.
ONTARIO HEALTH SERVICES INSURANCE PLAN
ONTARIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Hon. Matthew B. Dymond, M.D., C.M., Minister