Toronto rocker who suffered 2 strokes may not get OHIP help with rehab

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A Toronto musician who is in hospital struggling to regain his speech and mobility following two devastating strokes is facing another hurdle: the province may not pay for some of his rehabilitation. Ronnie Morris, 37, who played bass for local bands Controller Controller and Lioness, recently suffered two separate, consecutive strokes at the base of his brain which required life-saving surgeries.

SOURCE: Health Insurance News – Read entire story here.

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