That is not horrible news. It still doesn’t mean that what we are doing is the right thing. It is my understanding that, if they jump back in, it is based on age, so now they are going to spend a lot more money than they would have if they jumped in when they were originally encouraged not to. I understand what the Minister is saying is for GNWT staff. What about all the other staff? What about all the other staff? What about all the other staff from other employers who were encouraged to don’t bother taking the health insurance because don’t worry, the GNWT has got this great seniors’ program and you’ll be covered? You know, we treat people well in the Northwest Territories. Well, we used to. So I guess my question is: what are we going to do for all those other people who turned down their insurance because their employers said not to who aren’t the GNWT? So we’re helping some, but once again, we’re turning our backs on a bunch. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Glen Abernethy on Question 125-16(5): Proposed Changes To Supplementary Health Benefits Program
In the Legislative Assembly on May 13th, 2010. See this statement in context.
Question 125-16(5): Proposed Changes To Supplementary Health Benefits Program
Oral Questions (Reversion)
May 12th, 2010
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