Health Card Number

[Lee-Bee]

I just signed on a new child today and received deposit and signed contract. All info was filled in except the child's health card number. I'm going to ask for it as it may have been an oversight, but are there parents who don't want to disclose this information? Must I have it? I have it for all the other kids but can a parent refuse for some reason? Tx

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.