Extend OHIP Coverage to Include Wegovy

Recent signers:
Steve Hendriks and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

Wegovy, a weight management drug approved by Health Canada, has shown significant benefits in managing obesity and related health conditions. Despite its proven effectiveness, it is currently not covered under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). This leaves many individuals in Toronto, ON unable to access this potentially life-changing treatment due to its high cost. According to Statistics Canada, approximately 26.7% of Canadians aged 18 and older reported height and weight that classified them as obese in 2018. With such a high prevalence of obesity in our country, it's crucial that effective treatments like Wegovy are made accessible through OHIP coverage. By signing this petition, you are advocating for equal access to healthcare treatments and urging the Ontario government to extend OHIP coverage for Wegovy. Please sign now!

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Recent signers:
Steve Hendriks and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

Wegovy, a weight management drug approved by Health Canada, has shown significant benefits in managing obesity and related health conditions. Despite its proven effectiveness, it is currently not covered under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). This leaves many individuals in Toronto, ON unable to access this potentially life-changing treatment due to its high cost. According to Statistics Canada, approximately 26.7% of Canadians aged 18 and older reported height and weight that classified them as obese in 2018. With such a high prevalence of obesity in our country, it's crucial that effective treatments like Wegovy are made accessible through OHIP coverage. By signing this petition, you are advocating for equal access to healthcare treatments and urging the Ontario government to extend OHIP coverage for Wegovy. Please sign now!

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Petition created on May 13, 2024