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Canada Healthcare.
Provincial coverage as the foundation, private layered on top.
Canada provides universal healthcare via provincial plans — comprehensive but with wait times for elective care. Many international families layer private GP and concierge services on top.
What it is
The full picture, in plain language.
Healthcare advisory covers provincial card applications (OHIP, MSP, AHCIP), family physician registration, private GP and concierge services, supplementary dental and vision insurance.
Who it's for
Designed for these situations.
Newly arrived residents
Setting up provincial coverage and family physicians.
Ontario newcomers in the 3-month wait
Private cover for the waiting period.
HNW families wanting concierge care
Direct-access GP and specialist coordination.
Multi-base families
Cross-border health coverage.
Benefits
What the right structure delivers.
Provincial coverage activation
OHIP/MSP/AHCIP applications and timing.
Family physician registration
Direct introductions where available.
Concierge GP options
Same-day access and specialist coordination.
Supplementary insurance
Dental, vision, prescription and travel.
Cross-border cover
For families with US or international ties.
Waiting-period bridges
Private cover during Ontario's 3-month wait.
The process
Step by step — nothing hidden, nothing skipped.
- 01
Discovery
Week 1Family, conditions, preferences.
- 02
Provincial application
Weeks 1-2OHIP / MSP / AHCIP forms.
- 03
Private GP / concierge
Weeks 2-4Registration and introductions.
- 04
Supplementary insurance
Weeks 2-4Dental, vision, prescription.
- 05
Annual review
AnnuallyRenewals and cover adjustments.
Timeline
What a typical engagement looks like.
Weeks 1-2
Provincial application and waiting-period cover.
Weeks 2-4
Private GP and supplementary insurance.
Month 3+ (Ontario)
OHIP active.
Documents required
The evidence pack we will ask for.
PR card / work permit
Required for provincial application.
Provincial address proof
Lease, utility, statement.
Existing medical records
For continuity.
Costs & fees
What you should budget for.
Provincial coverage is free; private and supplementary varies.
Provincial coverage
Free for residents
Waiting-period private cover (Ontario)
CAD 100 - 250 / month
Concierge GP retainer
CAD 3,500 - 12,000 / year
Family supplementary insurance
CAD 2,000 - 6,000 / year
Morifar advisory fee
From CAD 2,000
FAQs
Questions we are asked, and the honest answers.
When does OHIP start?+
Ontario: 3-month waiting period typical for newcomers.
Is private insurance needed?+
Useful for dental, vision, prescriptions and faster elective care.
Family physician availability?+
Variable by city; concierge models help where rosters are full.
Common mistakes
What we see go wrong — so it doesn't happen to you.
No bridge cover in Ontario
A 3-month wait without private cover is risky.
Late application for provincial card
Delays access.
No supplementary cover
Dental and prescriptions can be material out-of-pocket.
Explain like I'm 10
The simplest version of the whole thing.
Canada has free healthcare for residents but sometimes you wait. Many families add private insurance for speed. We help set the right mix.
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