Health Card Number

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My understanding is that the health card number is useless without the physical card. There is no need to have the card. Here in Ontario they will treat the patient then get the card for payment. If you call an ambulance they do not ask for the card, they arrive and treat.

I could be wrong...but this is my understanding and I have never requested a health card number.

I'm not sure if that's correct. I'm bringing in the sibling of one of my little guys. In 20 odd years, he's the first one i'm nervous about - completely fearless and so, so, SO active! A couple weeks ago, I went to the walk in clinic that is right by my house to see what I need in place for the injuries that are absolutely going to occur with this little guy. They said I could bring a permission letter from the parents and a copy of his health card. I'm in Newmarket, ON. Maybe it's changed recently?