Changes to the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) were effective October 1, 2019, leaving several services unfunded for coverage.

The major changes include:

• De-listing imaging for most sinus problems
• Loop recorders used for the monitoring of heart disorders will no longer be covered
• OHIP will continue to fund more effective testing to diagnose infertility, but post-coital testing of cervical mucous will no longer be covered
• Patients who ask their doctor to remove ear wax when it’s not medically necessary may be required to pay
• Dipstick urine pregnancy tests performed in a physician’s office will only be covered by OHIP when its imperative to determine pregnancy to prevent patient harm
• Physician premiums for house calls will be only be covered for frail and housebound individuals

Here you will find a full list of changes.