OHIP

Question
Dawn, My husband Dave has applied for out of country coverage.  I have been reading how difficult it is becoming.  I guess I was wondering your opinion; I will run thru his issues.  He is diabetic with severe Neuropathy, high blood pressure, high Cholesterol .  He is 41 years old and has a BMI of 51 he is 5 foot 10 and weighs 354lbs.  The forms have been summited and we are waiting.  Just wondering your opinion

Answer
Did your doctor sign a box on page 2 for death or tissue damage.  He has all the big criteria needed for OHIP and based alone on his comorbidities, he is absolutely meeting criteria for out of country. I would surprised if he was NOT approved because he has such a high degree of tissue damage. OHIP is a bit tricky and wants one of those boxes signed...so as long as it is done, he is absolutely going to get approval!  Please let me know when he is.

Do you know of the support group in your area? If you email me at [email protected]   I can forward the info on your local support group provided you are in an area that has one :)

Good luck to your hubby!

Dawn

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