Unless things have changed, medicare is portable between Canadian provinces and territories - there is a three-month wait to get onto the program in the new community but it is covered by the program in the province of origin. Her father's OHIP coverage would have remained in force during the transition. That Canada's head doctor doesn't know that is concerning - how many other doctors are giving patients and families similar misinformation?  I'm surprised that Andre didn't check the facts before printing that - although, given the source of the information, perhaps he can be excused.
 
It is pretty scary that someone with her position and resources felt she and her partner had to move half way across the country to have appropriate medical services provided for a family member. If she's falling through the cracks, what hope is there for the rest of us?!?
 
Linda. 
 

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How the CMA president's health care fight was shaped by her father's dementia 
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She said that if political leaders are serious about reducing health costs, then they should ensure that all Canadians have an adequate income, housing and education (commonly called the social determinants of health), in addition to access to medical ...

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