Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is the federal government that has the responsibility under arrangements they have made for the provision of these services. It is not so much entirely just the level of funding that is provided under the fee schedule, but it is also -- and someone alluded to it today in the House -- the process which is required, the permissions that are sought in advance. When dentists travel to remote communities and someone needs work done and they need to seek prior authorization from the federal government, from Health Canada to do the work, sometimes the time delay and the paper shuffle when they are dealing with something that might be an emergency situation, the situation could deteriorate to the point where the dental health of the patient has been jeopardized. It is issues like that. It is not just the level of funding, but it is also the process associated with getting the services. Thank you.
Jane Groenewegen on Question 462-14(3): Funding Non-insured Dental Benefits
In the Legislative Assembly on March 6th, 2001. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 462-14(3): Funding Non-insured Dental Benefits
Question 462-14(3): Funding Non-insured Dental Benefits
Item 6: Oral Questions
March 5th, 2001
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