Dear Minister Elliott and Premier Ford
Please remove without delay the existing six month waiting period faced by Ontario residents who have lost OHIP eligibilty while being out of province; all returning residents must have OHIP coverage automatically in place when they return to Ontario.
Why is this important?
Prime Minister Trudeau has called on Canadians abroad to return home now. However, many Ontarians who have been out of province have lost OHIP eligibilty and face a six month hiatus before re-qualifying. That places them in financial jeopardy and may discourage them from seeking care when ill. It poses a risk to them, to their families and to their communities.
