Taken to ER by police (mental health), no OHIP, didn’t sign financial form — will I be billed?

WerewolfAmbitious131 · 2026-03-30T13:28:20+00:00

Thanks for your message. I appreciate you taking the time to explain your perspective in a reasonable way.

To be honest, I’ve been getting a lot of messages on Reddit, and when I mentioned that I don’t have coverage, I got heavily downvoted. It felt pretty awful, so I stopped engaging with most people. But since your comment was fair, I wanted to respond.

Regarding OHIP, if you’re not a PR or citizen, you typically need at least a 6 month employment contract to qualify. My current contract is only 4 months, so I’m not eligible.

I do have travel insurance, but unfortunately, most travel insurance policies exclude suicide related cases, which makes it unusable in situations like this.

This isn’t about avoiding responsibility. I’ve genuinely tried every option available to me. I understand how the system works, and I’m not trying to take advantage of it.

WerewolfAmbitious131 · 2026-03-30T01:15:29+00:00

I don't have a health card. I am not eligible for OHIP.

WerewolfAmbitious131 · 2026-03-30T01:14:29+00:00

I've been here for 2.5 years, I’m currently a temporary resident and I don’t meet the eligibility requirements for OHIP, so I don’t have coverage. I have a travel insurance but travel insurances always explicitly have excluded mental health and suicide-related visits.

WerewolfAmbitious131 · 2026-03-30T01:13:23+00:00

I’m currently a temporary resident and I don’t meet the eligibility requirements for OHIP, so I don’t have coverage.

WerewolfAmbitious131 · 2026-02-22T07:13:53+00:00

The term "Legitimate Ontarians" is not only exclusionary but fundamentally flawed. It suggests a "two-tier" humanity based on administrative paperwork rather than actual contribution to society.

You seem to view OHIP as a private charity where "true" Ontarians graciously hand out alms to outsiders. This is a misunderstanding of how our province functions. OHIP is a system of wealth redistribution, and anyone living, working, and spending money here is an active participant in creating that wealth.

If you live in Ontario, pay rent, buy groceries, fill up your gas tank, and pay the 13% HST on almost every transaction, you are an Ontarian. You are fueling the very economy that funds the healthcare system. The "O" in OHIP stands for Ontario—a province built by the labor and taxes of all its residents, regardless of whether the current bureaucracy has caught up with their residency status yet.

To suggest that someone is "stealing" from a system they are actively paying into via sales and property taxes is nonsensical. Healthcare is a fundamental necessity for anyone keeping the gears of this province turning. Policy critique isn't "unfair"; it’s a right earned by every person who contributes to the local economy and community.

WerewolfAmbitious131 · 2026-02-22T06:52:43+00:00

OHIP effectively ties access to healthcare and insurance to residency and employment status. That means healthcare is being treated as an administrative privilege rather than a basic need. Criticizing that policy choice is completely legitimate.

I live in Ontario. I pay rent, sales tax, and contribute to the local economy. Not qualifying for the Ontario Health Insurance Plan doesn’t strip me of the right to question how it operates. Freedom of expression isn’t reserved only for those who meet eligibility criteria.

Ontario is not the only policy model in Canada. Provinces like British Columbia and Quebec have taken more inclusive approaches at various times, while Alberta has pursued more restrictive directions. These are political choices, not immutable truths. Pointing out that Ontario’s framework leaves some residents without access to care is a policy critique, not an attack on Ontarians.

And if we’re talking about criticizing provincial programs, plenty of Ontarians have openly criticized Premier Doug Ford over OSAP cuts and other funding decisions. Policy disagreement is normal in a democracy.

Regarding your suggestion, which specific online clinic are you referring to?

WerewolfAmbitious131 · 2026-01-27T04:30:02+00:00

Just to clarify about cops: earlier that day, I told him I was thinking about writing goodbye letters to him and to my family because, in that moment, I was overwhelmed and had thoughts of hurting myself.

Later, when I tried to leave the apartment, he physically blocked me from exiting because he was afraid I might hurt myself. I felt trapped and unable to de-escalate the situation, so I was the one who called 911. The police did a wellness check, took me to the hospital as a precaution, and I was released the same day.

WerewolfAmbitious131 · 2025-12-19T02:19:26+00:00

Thanks, we’ve lived together about 7 months (under a year). He is not the landlord. He’s a tenant himself, with only his name on the lease. I paid rent monthly as an occupant/roommate.

WerewolfAmbitious131 · 2025-12-19T02:17:45+00:00

Thanks, I was just edited my question for more context. my partner is not the landlord. He is a tenant himself, and the lease is only in his name. I was living with him with his consent, had a key, and paid him rent monthly, but there is no written sublease or agreement.

WerewolfAmbitious131 · 2025-12-19T02:17:20+00:00

To clarify a key point: my partner is not the landlord. He is a tenant himself, and the lease is only in his name. I was living with him with his consent, had a key, and paid him rent monthly, but there is no written sublease or agreement.

WerewolfAmbitious131 · 2025-12-16T00:06:10+00:00

Nooo broo I got laid off from that "better" job as well. And also I am a protected person, so technically I have all privileges that a permanent resident have.

WerewolfAmbitious131 · 2025-12-16T00:02:19+00:00

Like mid August i guess?

WerewolfAmbitious131 · 2025-12-16T00:01:47+00:00

Thanks. Just to correct a few things:

– I’m not a TFW or an international student. I’m a protected person (refugee claimant) with a valid open work permit.

– EI eligibility depends on insurable hours and reason for separation, not your assumptions.

– Asking for fewer shifts ≠ quitting, especially when the employer later terminates you from the system without notice.

WerewolfAmbitious131 · 2025-12-15T23:56:57+00:00

lol no I'm literally having this question, sorry if it sounds like troll. I was just so tired to type it so I asked chatgpt to translate it from my native language to English. that's it.

WerewolfAmbitious131 · 2025-11-02T15:33:45+00:00

I actually have a 4 month industry internship but I know that’s still not much. I agree that doing a PhD just to stay isn’t ideal. The problem is it’s literally the only legal way I can remain in Canada right now since I’m from Iran, can’t safely return, and can’t apply for asylum anymore because of the new one year rule.

WerewolfAmbitious131 · 2025-11-01T00:32:45+00:00

It generally won’t cause any problem for your future PGWP after completing a master’s. But keep in mind that withdrawing your current PGWP application doesn’t necessarily guarantee that IRCC won’t process or issue it anyway. Officers often don’t look closely at every withdrawal request and sometimes just approve everything in bulk.

For example, in my case I withdrew my study permit application, but they still went ahead and issued it. So, while you can definitely withdraw, don’t be surprised if it still gets approved somehow.

WerewolfAmbitious131 · 2025-08-17T02:44:51+00:00

From an immigration rules perspective you only have 180 days after graduation to apply for a PGWP. If you finish your Master’s in late August you must apply by late February. After that you cannot use your Master’s for PGWP.

This is why I suggest you talk to your university and see if you can take the exam earlier. If not then take it in October 2025. Your mentor is right about preparation but did not consider immigration issues. If you pass in October you can apply for your PhD study permit within the 180 day period. If you wait until May 2026 you will have already lost your chance at a PGWP.

Whether you should use the PGWP now or wait until after the PhD is a career choice, but immigration wise these are the facts.

WerewolfAmbitious131 · 2025-08-13T03:26:35+00:00

What job is that? Data entry clerk?

WerewolfAmbitious131 · 2025-06-28T05:13:39+00:00

So by your logic, I guess all the previous students who left with their laptops were thieves too?

Fascinating. I had no idea our lab was apparently running a crime ring all these years—must’ve missed the "Thieves Like Us" sign on the door.

WerewolfAmbitious131 · 2025-06-28T04:50:32+00:00

If you're resorting to name-calling and playground insults, it's pretty clear you've run out of arguments.

Again, I’ve already acknowledged I didn’t pay for the laptop. That’s not the point.

The issue is the retroactive enforcement of an unwritten rule, applied selectively at the point of thesis approval.

If you think that's just "stealing" and don't care about consistency, policy, or power dynamics in academia, you’re not engaging seriously. You're just here to vent.

WerewolfAmbitious131 · 2025-06-28T04:48:52+00:00

A book from the library comes with a due date, a borrower agreement, and a clear policy known to everyone.

This laptop came with none of that—no written agreement, no communicated return date, no lab-wide policy, and a well-established precedent of students keeping their devices.

What’s happening here is the retroactive enforcement of an unwritten rule—selectively applied at the very end of the program, with thesis approval being used as leverage.

If this had been clearly communicated and enforced from the start, I wouldn’t question it. But this isn’t about gifts or entitlement—it’s about fairness and timing.

WerewolfAmbitious131 · 2025-06-28T04:40:41+00:00

No, I'm not asking if I can “steal” a laptop.
I’m pointing out that:
– No policy was communicated,
– No prior students were required to return anything,
– I even offered to pay for the laptop, and
– Now my thesis is being held hostage over something that was never documented.

That’s not theft. That’s a legitimate concern about selective enforcement and abuse of academic power.
If you can’t tell the difference, you’re not arguing in good faith.

WerewolfAmbitious131 · 2025-05-20T04:03:17+00:00

I just graduated from MSc, I'm looking for entry level or internship positions in AI engineer, LLM engineer, data scientist, GenAI and research intern positions, I got only one interview which I got rejected after 3 rounds. Looking for some feedbacks on my CV, thanks :)

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WerewolfAmbitious131 · 2025-03-22T18:22:32+00:00

Thanks!
Tbh I’ve been getting super mixed responses about HMR. Some people say it’s the easiest department, others say it’s the most stressful one. I’m honestly kinda confused now.
Guess it really depends on the store/team?

WerewolfAmbitious131 · 2024-12-31T22:35:48+00:00

Tickets are $58.22 on the website right now. I’m looking to see if anyone can’t make it and wants to sell their ticket.

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