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9mo ago

Canadian Occupational Therapists Advocate for Improved Insurance Coverage

CAOT launches petition to address patchy availability of occupational therapy services across Canada.

CAOT is asking Canadians to sign and share the Ask of OT petition in October during OT Month.

Overview

  • The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) has initiated a petition for better insurance coverage of occupational therapy (OT) services.
  • The petition, titled 'Advocating for occupational therapy coverage!', has garnered over 5,400 signatures so far.
  • CAOT aims to collect more signatures by the end of OT Month on October 31 to push for nationwide coverage improvements.
  • Currently, many Canadians lack sufficient insurance coverage for OT services, leading to financial barriers and fewer referrals from health professionals.
  • Occupational therapy provides essential support for individuals facing physical or mental health challenges, offering low-cost, high-impact solutions.