I don’t want to give too much detail, because it is a very specific issue, so I’m trying to be as vague as possible, but the Minister is fully aware of the case. In this particular case, the constituent has to travel south for a very specialized reason. Once they’re finished what has to be done to them, in a medical sense, they’ll require specialized drugs to help them through the process. In talking to Capital Health, there’s an assumption that the GNWT won’t cover these specialized drugs, recommended by the specialists after they’ve received this very specific treatment. That concern is real for this family through this travel process. Will they be on the hook for it? So I ask the Minister: is it normal for the family to be denied this, or can I ask the Minister to have someone look into this very specific case?
Robert Hawkins on Question 29-16(3) Non-Medical Travel Policy
In the Legislative Assembly on October 23rd, 2008. See this statement in context.
Question 29-16(3) Non-Medical Travel Policy
Oral Questions
October 22nd, 2008
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