OHIP covers 14 recognised conditions at hospital and approved independent health facilities.
Quick Answer
Is HBOT covered in Ontario? OHIP covers 14 recognised conditions at hospital and approved independent health facilities.
Billing codes: G800 (initial assessment), G805 (per session), A008 (consultation)
Insurance Program
OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan)
Coverage Type
OHIP covers 14 recognised conditions at hospital and approved independent health facilities.
Billing Codes
G800 (initial assessment), G805 (per session), A008 (consultation)
Wait Times
Varies by hospital. Toronto General typically has the shortest waits. Private clinics can usually be seen within 1-2 weeks.
Hospital Programs
Toronto - Multiplace + 3 monoplace. 24/7 emergency. ~2,000 treatments/year.
Hamilton - Multiplace capacity. 24/7 emergency.
Ottawa - Serves Ottawa region and Nunavut patients.
Toronto (Scarborough) - Hospital-affiliated HBOT program.
Private Clinics
Oakville
Family physician or specialist referral to a hospital hyperbaric medicine program. OHIP-approved private clinics may accept self-referrals with a medical assessment. Contact CUHMA or your local hospital for referral forms.
Important Note
Ontario has the most HBOT facilities in Canada. OHIP covers treatment at both hospital and approved independent health facilities for all 14 recognised conditions.
Yes. OHIP covers HBOT for 14 recognised conditions at hospital programs and approved independent health facilities. You need a physician referral.
Ontario has approximately 14 HBOT facilities including 4 hospital programs (Toronto General, Hamilton General, Ottawa Hospital, Scarborough Health Network) and 10 private clinics.
The main billing codes are G800 for the initial assessment, G805 for each treatment session, and A008 for consultation.
For hospital-based HBOT, yes - you need a referral from your family physician or specialist. Some private clinics accept self-referrals but still require a medical assessment before treatment begins.