Can we have some order in the House? I asked a question of the Minister and I’m having problems hearing her answer.
Next question to the Minister: is there is a prescribed list that Health Canada has regarding NIHB benefits? I’d like to know if we are going to have a prescribed list for supplementary health so that we have consistency in regard to what programs are going to be offered, who is getting the program, and making sure we have a fair process. I think that’s what I’d like to ask the Minister, but more about ensuring that we have consistency in these programs.
I have to agree with you that there has to be some sort of threshold, whether it’s regarding income thresholds or whatever. The same thing applies to NIHB programs through the Indian branch. If you have a benefit with the government or whatnot, they’ll take that off before you’re allowed to access the Non-Insured Health Benefit Program.
I’d just like to get some understanding from the Minister that we also will be looking to these different programs to ensure that they are compatible and that we’re not having something that’s basically more lucrative than what’s being offered to other programs we already have.