Regulation - LGIC
Health Insurance Act - Regulation 552: General
Regulation Number(s):
Instrument Type:
Regulation - LGIC
Bill or Act:
Health Insurance Act
Summary of Decision:
The proposed regulation amending section 9 and Schedule 1 of Regulation 552 under the Health Insurance Act has been made.
The amendments make clear that an insured person receiving in-patient services at a private hospital licensed under the Private Hospitals Act is entitled to receive accommodation and meals at the standard or public ward level at no charge. The list of private hospitals set out under Schedule 1 has also been updated to reflect current corporate and operating names.
The regulation is available online at:
English: https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/900552
The amendments make clear that an insured person receiving in-patient services at a private hospital licensed under the Private Hospitals Act is entitled to receive accommodation and meals at the standard or public ward level at no charge. The list of private hospitals set out under Schedule 1 has also been updated to reflect current corporate and operating names.
The regulation is available online at:
English: https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/900552
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
It is anticipated that there will be no new administrative costs for private hospitals.
Further Information:
Appendix 1
Proposal Number:
18-HLTC008
Posting Date:
January 26, 2018
Summary of Proposal:
The proposed regulation would amend Regulation 552 to make clear that an insured person receiving in-patient services at a private hospital is entitled to receive accommodation and meals at the standard or public ward level at no charge. This amending regulation would also update the list of private hospitals set out under Schedule 1 to reflect current corporate and operating names.
Contact Address:
1075 Bay Street, Suite 1001, Toronto, ON M5S 2B1
Effective Date:
July 1, 2018
Decision:
Approved