Health Services Appeal and Review Board

Application

No referral required * call for more information * appeals must be mailed or faxed within 30 days of receiving the decision

Languages

English ; French

Language Note

French reception, programs, publications, and website * French interpretation available upon request

Area(s) Served

Ontario

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Independent review board which handles appeals involving health care services in Ontario

Decisions that can be appealed or reviewed by the board include:

OHIP coverage
eligibility and amount of community services
orders of Medical Officers of Health and public health inspectors
orders and decisions regarding long-term care homes
decisions regarding the licensing of independent health facilities

Board handles reviews and appeals under 12 different laws:

Ambulance Act
Commitment to the Future of Medicare Act, 2004
Healing Arts Radiation Protection Act
Health Facilities Special Orders Act
Health Insurance Act
Health Protection and Promotion Act
Home Care and Community Services Act, 1994
Immunization of School Pupils Act
Independent Health Facilities Act
Laboratory and Specimen Collection Centre Licensing Act
Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007
Private Hospitals Act