When examining the recent cases of Toronto-area hospitals denying OHIP registration to newborns of parents who do not have permanent resident status, Wellesley Institute wanted to better understand the legal rights around qualifying for newborn health coverage. This think piece examines and unpacks the current legal framework outlining eligibility for newborns and identifies gaps between law and health practice on the ground.
Using the Law to Advance Health Equity: OHIP Eligibility of Ontario-born Babies of Uninsured Parents
