Ontario is moving ahead with a plan to scrap a provincial program that offers basic out-of-country travel insurance.
Health Minister Christine Elliott says the Progressive Conservative government has decided to make the change after holding a six-day public consultation that ended Tuesday. The program currently covers out-of-country in-patient services to a maximum of $400 a day for a higher level of care, such as intensive care, as well up to $50 a day for emergency outpatient services, and doctor services.Elliott says the program’s administrative costs are too high and the level of coverage too low to help travellers who already largely depend on private travel insurance.
She says a broader public outreach effort will be needed to remind travellers to purchase health insurance before they leave the country.Related
globetoronto This will be a boon to travel insurance companies who will be increasing their premiums, which are already high. Profits will go higher. Just another way to download costs on to taxpayers.
globetoronto Good news. There is no good reason the government should provide this service.
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