I think that is one of the misunderstandings out there, and that is that somehow these changes are being introduced as a cost-saving measure. It is not. It is not a cost-saving measure. We do not implement health programs that way. Our health programs for every government are demand driven. When somebody gets sick, we pay for their care. When somebody needs a prescription, we pay for them under supplementary health benefits. So this is not a cost-cutting measure. We wanted to include a segment of the population that was not included before.
Sandy Lee on Question 51-16(3): Proposed Changes To Supplementary Health Benefits Program
In the Legislative Assembly on February 4th, 2009. See this statement in context.
Question 51-16(3): Proposed Changes To Supplementary Health Benefits Program
Oral Questions
February 3rd, 2009
Range Lake
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