Patients Charged Illegal Fees in Private Clinics: Ontario Health Coalition

Union says private surgical clinics move the wealthy to the front of the line

Claims backed up by Ontario study in CMAJ, that found a large difference in access to cataract surgery between the rich and poor.

Ontario Health Coalition files formal complaints citing fees for OHIP-covered cataract surgeries at private clinics

In a remote press conference June 17, Natalie Mehra, Ontario Health Coalition executive director, outlined formal complaints on behalf of 50 patients who said they were “extra billed” or charged user fees in private clinics for OHIP-insured services.

Patients charged illegal fees in private clinics: Ontario Health Coalition

The Ontario Health Coalition (OHC) says it has filed a complaint to the Ford government on behalf of patients who have been charged user fees for cataract surgery at private clinics.

Patient Advocates File Formal Complaints from 50 Patients, Call for Urgent Action to Stop Illegal Fees in Private Clinics

TORONTO, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Health Coalition was joined by patients from across Ontario in a press conference today as they announced that they have filed formal complaints on behalf of patients charged user fees for…

Patient Advocates to Issue Formal Complaint on Behalf of Patients Charged User Fees at Private Clinics

Attn: Newsdesk/Assignment Editor TORONTO, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Health Coalition will be joined by patients from across Ontario...

Canadian patient advocates file formal complaints, citing illegal fees charged at private clinics

The Ontario Health Coalition has gathered evidence such as proof of payment and patient reports from 50 patients for the formal complaint.