RE:
From: Christopher Wood <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Define Poverty
Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 10:37:20 -0600

Dear Chris,

The opportunity to use a shelter as an address in order to receive a medical
card did not "arise" in Ontario, as you put it. It was fought for by
advocates for the homeless and is a fairly recent change. Perhaps as part of
your project you could join forces with other organizations working with
people living in poverty to advocate for such a change. In terms of getting
coverage for medications, the issue in Ontario was not only medical cards
but also being able to get a welfare cheque at a shelter address. It's being
on welfare that gets you coverage for medications in Ontario.

The last time you posted something on this web site, several people
suggested you contact the AOHC, Association of Ontario Health Centres. You
could do that again. There are several CHC's in Toronto, Ottawa and some
other centres who have received funding to deliver home care to the
homeless. You could probably take a look at their proposals.

Barbara Neuwelt


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