Over 80 per cent didn’t get needed health care due to cost, until basic income

Over 80 per cent didn’t get needed health care due to cost, until basic income

Annie is 18-29, a student who works part time and seasonally. She was able to afford health-related items like eyeglasses. OBIP Chronicles — The Ontario Basic Income Pilot baseline survey shows that nearly 38 per cent of the people collecting basic income needed health care but didn’t get it in the last 12 months. That’s because more than 80 per cent reported cost as the reason.

In the survey conducted by Basic Income Canada Network, there were many stories that reflected this reality. Annie is 18-29, a single student who works part time and seasonally. With her basic income she […]

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