The contracts that we have with the southern facilities basically cover treatment costs as well as we cover travel costs to get our residents to and from these facilities, and we also have per diem costs that cover things like the food they eat and provide with them a warm, safe place to sleep, but as far as incidentals, the ability or the cash to buy cigarettes or other things, we don't provide that support to residents who are travelling south. They would either have to have other means, family supports, or, if they are eligible for or are on income support, they have a mechanism to seek some money through that avenue. They would have to talk to their income support officer to see what they are eligible for, and it is different depending on which community they're coming from, the amount that they might be able to receive, but they could use that as an avenue.
Glen Abernethy on Question 720-18(2): Southern Treatment Services And Costs
In the Legislative Assembly on March 9th, 2017. See this statement in context.
Question 720-18(2): Southern Treatment Services And Costs
Oral Questions
March 8th, 2017
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