Under the extended health benefits and the portion for seniors related to Pharmacare formulary, I have heard lately, and I don't know if it's true, that the list of pharmaceutical vitamins and various items that are available to seniors at no cost under extended health benefits are available to every senior in the Northwest Territories regardless of need. It's not a needs-based thing. I understand that the formulary for people covered under the NIHB Pharmacare, status Indians and Inuit, it's far less comprehensive. So, in fact, there is quite a gap between what's available to aboriginal recipients under NIHB versus what's available under the territorial government's program which is available to everyone. Is that the case?
Jane Groenewegen on Bill 3: Appropriation Act, 2003-2004
In the Legislative Assembly on February 19th, 2003. See this statement in context.
supplementary Health Programs
Bill 3: Appropriation Act, 2003-2004
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 18th, 2003
Page 182
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