Thank you, Madam Chairperson. Madam Chairperson, I think I have spoken in the House previously on this issue. As you know, non-insured health benefits are a federal program, Medical Services Branch of Health and Welfare Canada. We administer it on their behalf but they have total say in what medication, what prescriptions and what services are eligible under this program. They have, on an ongoing basis, done reviews of their formulary list and although they say it is to be consistent, they usually end up reducing the amount of coverage as a result of shrinking the list or making cheaper or less costly alternatives available, Madam Chairperson. Thank you.
Kelvin Ng on Committee Motion 21-13(5): To Establish Guidelines And Standards For The Operation Of All NWT Health Boards
In the Legislative Assembly on February 24th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 21-13(5): To Establish Guidelines And Standards For The Operation Of All NWT Health Boards
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 24th, 1998
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
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