Ford government proposes ending OHIP coverage for Ontarians travelling abroad by Oct. 1, 2019 onpoli
, the PCs want to end the Out of Country Travellers Program run by OHIP.
The program covered sudden emergency medical expenses provided the condition was unexpected and arose while a patient was outside of Canada, to the tune of $400 per day for intensive care in hospital, $200 per day for lower levels of care and $50 per day for outpatient services. The Ford government says those reimbursed under the program received five per cent of their total medical costs on average, and OHIP itself believes 90 per cent of travellers who fall ill abroad already purchase travel medical insurance.
“Ontarians who decide to travel outside of Canada may continue to seek the best, most comprehensive coverage from travel insurance companies who already cover 94% of reimbursement for eligible costs related to emergency care services out of country,” the notice of amendment states “This proposal does not affect current publicly funded health care coverage for Ontarians travelling in other parts of Canada.
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