Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The Supplementary Health Benefits Program, one of the things my region asked if they would look at, I am not too sure if the Minister would consider this or the staff would consider this in terms of the health board, is looking at compensating the escorts coming down with the patients from our small communities. A lot of them put the pressure on the families and they certainly would come, but a lot of family members also have work. Some have to take some time away from work and the employees are pretty well sympathetic to the travel, so they would give additional days or take time off of work. Some of the constituents of mine asked if they would take someone out of the community for three or four days sometimes. Could they be compensated for helping these people come down on medevac or any type of medevac? I am not too sure what kind of issues that raises with the department. They are looking at this type of request in my region. Has the department given any thought or is that something they would consider? No luck. Thank you.
Norman Yakeleya on Item 17: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 14th, 2007. See this statement in context.
Item 17: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 17: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 14th, 2007
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