Reena Kukreja says her 96-year-old father Krishan has only weeks or months to live. But without an OHIP number, he can't access long-term care.
Reena Kukreja says her father with dementia is caught in a "medical no-man's land" due to his immigration status.
Her father Krishan Kukreja is 96 years old and has advanced dementia. He is currently living in Canada under a temporary visa and does not have permanent residency, so he does not have coverage under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan, or OHIP.While through his insurance the Kingston General Hospital is able to provide Krishan emergent care, Reena said he isn't able to access palliative care or specialized geriatric psychiatry.
Reena applied to sponsor Krishan for permanent residency in August, but can't continue with that process until Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada invites Krishan to apply for permanent residency. Krishan has not yet received an invitation despite Reena's multiple submissions.Krishan came to Canada on a "grandparent super visa" from India in 2016.
His mental state declined rapidly to the point where he required around-the-clock care at home, said Reena. But Krishan's dementia quickly progressed and he now needs institutionalized care. A representative of JF Insurance Agency Group said in a Dec. 6 letter the insurer will not provide any coverage "for any further consultations, diagnostics or treatments" as "the initial treatment is over."
The committee said in a letter on March 8 that Krishan can't receive OHIP until Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada confirms Krishan is eligible for permanent residency.
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