Funding boost allows patients who travel for medical needs in northern Ontario to be eligible for more money – CBC

Starting Nov. 1, coverage for lodging expenses will increase from $100 to up to $550

Oct 27, 2017

Patients who need to travel for medical needs in northern Ontario will now be eligible to receive more money for lodging expenses thanks to a boost in funding for the Northern Health Travel Grant program.

“Improving access to health care for northern residents is a priority for our government,” Minister of Health and Long Term Care, Dr. Eric Hoskins said.

According to a written statement released on Thursday, starting Nov. 1 coverage for lodging expenses for patients living in the north will increase from $100 to up to $550, based on the length of their trip.

“By expanding the Northern Health Travel Grant lodging expense, the province is ensuring that patients can access high quality care that they need in a way that is affordable, efficient and effective,” Michael Gravelle, MPP Thunder Bay-Superior North, said.

Funding boost allows patients who travel for medical needs in northern Ontario to be eligible for more money – CBC

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