PGP - New Interest to Sponsor Form - Reopen??

[armoured]

For example, my father, who is 76 years old, suffers from multiple chronic health conditions, including coronary artery disease, diabetes, hypertension, and thyroid issues. Although his condition is stable at present, he requires regular monitoring and immediate access to high-quality healthcare. Unfortunately, the healthcare system in my home country lacks the emergency services Canada offers, such as 911 for urgent care. Living alone in his current environment puts him at significant risk, especially during medical emergencies.

At that age and with his condition, and given the current PGP program, the best option in the immediate is likely to spend money to make sure he has the necessary care in home country.

 

[canuck78]

I am talking about hospital style beds, customized reclining wheelchair, patient lift for transfers, specialty mattress to avoid bed sore...etc.
These are each thousands of dollar.
None of these are covered.
If family is very poor, they can asked for charity free equipment loan/rental/ but there would no choice of model (like a generic wheelchair that may not fit the patient well).
We recently paid for hospital bed repair and just that is over $2k.

I know I specified that is wasn’t just medical equipment for higher level care that people need to plan for. Cost of hearing aids are only partially covered and that is typically the base model. For better versions you can pay thousands. Many are not aware that there can be high out of pocket costs as a senior or anyone with a disability or illness. Canada has partial Medicare.

 

[canuck78]

At that age and with his condition, and given the current PGP program, the best option in the immediate is likely to spend money to make sure he has the necessary care in home country.

Agree. A supervisa is not a good option for those with significant chronic health issues as well. It may be very difficult to get routine specialist care in Canada and monitoring even if you are willing to pay for it. Provinces prioritize those with public health insurance.