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do I get a Health Card? |
To
apply for a card, you must:
- go in
person to your nearest Ministry
of Health and Long-Term Care office,
and
- fill in
the Registration for Ontario Health
Coverage form and
- provide
the necessary original documents
The closest OHIP office in
Simcoe North is located at:
34 Simcoe Street
Suite 102
Barrie, Ontario
L4N 6T4
Office hours: Monday to
Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
If you live in a remote area, the ministry
can make special arrangements.
For more information: Call
the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
INFOline at 1-800-268-1154
(Toll-free in Ontario only).
In Toronto, call 416-314-5518, TTY 1-800-387-5559.
The Ministry
of Health also holds outreach clinics, usually
once a month in Orillia at the City Centre,
50 Andrew Street. To inquire about dates
and to book your appointment call the Ministry
1-888-376-5197.
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What
if my Health Card is lost, stolen or damaged? |
| You
should immediately call the Ministry of
Health and Long-Term Care at 1-800-268-1154
(Toll-free in Ontario only). In Toronto,
call 416-314-5518, TTY 1-800-387-5559 If
you had a photo Health Card, you will be
sent a new one. If you had a red-and-white
card, you will have to register for a photo
Health Card. If you find your lost card,
keep it only until your new card arrives
and then destroy it because it will no longer
be valid. Make sure you have your new photo
Health Card before you destroy the old card.
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Do
I need to do anything with a deceased person's
health card or health coverage? |
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The health card of a deceased person must
be returned to the Ministry of Health
and Long-Term Care. You will need to complete
a Change of Information (form 280-82)
and then mail it with the health card
of the deceased person to the ministry.
You should include a copy of the death
certificate. Copies of this form are available
by :
- Contacting
your local ministry office and requesting
that one be forwarded to you.
- Printing
a copy of the form through Forms Online.
Alternately,
you can send a letter to your local ministry
office providing the deceased person's
name, date of birth, sex and health number.
Enclose a photocopy of the death certificate
and the actual health card.
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How
do I obtain a birth certificate? |
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Applications
can be received and submitted by fax,
provided the applicant is making payment
by VISA, AMEX or MasterCard.
If
you require a birth certificate urgently
please contact my constituency offices.
Or
you can contact the Registrar General's
office for information on birth, marriage
and death certificates at:
Office
of the Registrar General
PO Box 4600
189 Red River Road
Thunder Bay ON P7B 6L8
Or fax: (807) 343-7459
For
information call:
Toronto and outside Ontario: (416) 325-8305
Toll free in Ontario: 1-800-461-2156
E-mail: cbsinfo@cbs.gov.on.ca
| Cost: |
Birth Certificates |
$25.00 |
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Replacement Birth Certificates |
$35.00 |
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Emergency Service |
$30.00 (Additional Cost) |
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How
do I contact the Social
Services Office in my area? |
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Social Services Office: Orillia (705)-722-3132
office located at 50 Andrew Street Orillia,
County of Simcoe Administration Centre
Midhurst, Ontario L0L 1X0. (705)-722-3132.
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How
do I contact TeleHealth
Ontario for after hours medical information? |
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By calling toll free 1-866-797-0000 anytime
day or night, callers will be able to get
health advice or general health information
from experienced Registered Nurses. Callers
will be asked to describe their symptoms
and answer questions to best assess the
seriousness of the problem so that a nurse
can help you decide your best first step.
They can help you decide whether to care
for yourself, make an appointment with your
doctor, go to a clinic, contact a community
service or go to a hospital emergency room.
The service is free and confidential; callers
do not need to provide their OHIP number.
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What
should I do if an energy
marketer comes to my door? |
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When electricity
retailers come to your door with contracts,
read them carefully and ask questions.
You don't need to do anything immediately.
Even when the market opens on May 1, 2002,
electricity will still come to your home
or business the same way it always has.
That's because your current utility company
is the "default option" if you
don't sign with a new electricity retailer.
If you do sign a contract, the government
has legislated a ten-day "cooling
off" period during which time you
can change your mind and opt out of the
deal.
Here
are a few tips to keep in mind:
- Make
sure you are dealing with a company
that is licensed by the Ontario Energy
Board.
- Don't
sign anything until you have an opportunity
to study the contract carefully and
compare it to your current charges.
If you utility company hasn't included
the cost of the electricity or gas
you should ask for it so you can compare.
- Ask
about extra charges you have for rented
equipment, such as a water heater
or a service contract that pays for
furnace repairs.
If
you have concerns about a marketer please
contact my office. You can also call the
Ontario Energy Board at 1-877-632-2727,
or visit their web site at www.oeb.gov.on.ca
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How
do I obtain celebratory scrolls? |
| Scrolls
for all occasions are available through
my office for a variety of special occasions
including: wedding anniversaries, 80th +
birthdays, Canada Cord, Chief Scout Award,
etc.
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What
if I'm having trouble with my claim from
the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board? |
| Non-union
employees can contact the Worker's Advisor
1-800-387-7495
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What
should I know when starting a new business? |
can be registered
online at the local Orillia Economic
Development Corporation, situated at
22 Peter Street South, Orillia - 705-325-4903.
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Can
I access government forms using the internet? |
Yes - ServiceOntario.ca
(www.serviceontario.ca) includes information
and services for individuals and businesses
such as:
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Links to three new Ontario government
websites: the Children's Information
Portal, the Workplace Gateway, and the
Women's Information Gateway
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Changing
or updating your address online for
your health card, driver's licence and
outdoors card
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A gathering of useful resources for
Ontarians during important life events,
such as retirement or having a baby
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Business
information bundles including How to
Run a Construction Business and How
to Start and Run a Tourism Business
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Registering
or changing your business name online
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More
than 400 government forms organized
into easy to understand topics and categories
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