Health Coverage and Care Planning - North West
Many services are available which support people in their health care planning. Some of the services listed provide assistance in planning for an accident or health condition which renders them incapable of making their own decisions. Others provide information about the amount and type of insurance necessary to cover future health care expenses.

Advance Care Planning
Consent, Capacity, and Substitute Decision Making
Drug Benefits
Health Insurance Plans
Medical Information Alerts
Ontario Health Teams
Patient Rights
Power of Attorney and Public Guardianship
Workplace Safety Insurance

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

For the most current information visit the Ministry of Health's Coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

Contact your primary care provider or Telehealth Ontario at  1-866-797-0000 if you’re experiencing symptoms of the 2019 novel coronavirus.

Do not call 911 unless it is an emergency.

Ministry of Health's online self-assessment tool is available.


COVID-19 Testing Locations

Anyone who needs a test can get one and does not need an OHIP card. Tests are available by appointment only at assessment centres and at pharmacies.



Ontario is taking the next steps in its plan to better integrate the province’s health care system to help end hallway health care

You will continue to have access to the care you need and the health care providers you have built relationships with. Home care continues as before and there are no changes to long-term care home placement.

Patient services and contacts will remain unchanged until further notice.

For more information about how Ontario is improving the health care system, visit ontario.ca/connectedcare or contact Service Ontario Health INFOline at 1-866-532-3161 (TTY 1-800-387-5559).