Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the non-insured health benefits program is through Medical Services Branch. It is a federal program for aboriginal people throughout Canada. Our government, as you know, currently administers the program on behalf of the federal government who sets all the terms and conditions of eligibility for access to those programs. I do not have the specifics of exactly what the proposed changes are. I do recall seeing those same letters on some of the potential changes, but from what I understand and my recollection, Mr. Speaker, basically Medical Services Branch, Health and Welfare Canada is trying to tighten up some of the regulations. The concern is that there is more of a bureaucratic process to receive pre-approval on some of the benefits before professionals are allowed to provide those services, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.
Kelvin Ng on Question 663-13(4): Changes To Non-insured Health Benefits
In the Legislative Assembly on October 10th, 1997. See this statement in context.
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Question 663-13(4): Changes To Non-insured Health Benefits
Item 6: Oral Questions
October 9th, 1997
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
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