I’m not sure if the Member is asking me about requiring people to have auto insurance. I’m thinking that he’s concentrating on the health insurance. No, we don’t have a system right now where a person goes into...unless they don’t have NWT health care, in which case we’d be interested in how they’re going to pay for it out of their health insurance coverage or their own pocket. As we have the system now, we do not ask people whether they have third-party insurance, because they have never really had to because the GNWT covers for all of their health care if they are eligible under specific conditions or if they’re seniors or if they’re indigent. In fact, we top up those who have third-party insurance for the percentage that they’re not covered with their insurance companies. We are looking to speak to the public about the necessity to consider having third-party coverage for those who can do it. For those who are not eligible because of their condition or because they can’t afford it, then, of course, government will always be there as the safety net to those who need it the most.
Sandy Lee on Question 366-16(4): Third-Party Health Insurance For Individuals
In the Legislative Assembly on February 22nd, 2010. See this statement in context.
Question 366-16(4): Third-Party Health Insurance For Individuals
Oral Questions
February 21st, 2010
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