Who is Eligible under the Medical Priority Policy?
Applicants are required to meet all normal social housing eligibility requirements, including the ability to live independently or independently with community services. For consideration under the medical priority policy, the applicant will be required to demonstrate the following criteria: • Diagnosis of terminal illness has been given by a licensed medical physician. • A prognosis of two years or less to live has been given by a licensed medical physician. With respect to these criteria, the following six considerations should be noted: • The two-year timeframe includes any available treatment options offered by a licensed medical physician; • Medical documentation must outline the individual’s diagnosis and life expectancy; • While on the waiting list, priority status only belongs to the approved individual to whom it is assigned (e.g., this status does not belong to the household). This means that if the individual dies before they are granted RGI housing under this priority polic
