July 11, 1996
(Executive Council)
Immediate review of long term health care fees
Premier Brian Tobin announced today that there will be an
immediate review relating to the new fee schedule that came into
effect on July 1 for long term health care. The new fee schedule
is intended to achieve a higher rate of cost recovery for long
term care from those who can afford to pay for this service. The
review will be completed within the next week.
Premier Tobin said: "I have heard from people across our
province who are concerned by what they hear about the new fee
schedule. Those who have worked hard for many years and who have
a right to dignity in their senior years want a policy that is
fair. So do I. I want to be sure that government takes into
account the kinds of legitimate concerns like those expressed to
us yesterday by the Ad Hoc Committee on Long Term Health Care. I
also want to ensure that those who really can afford to pay a
greater share of the costs for their care, do so."
Contact: Cathy Coady, 682-9370, (709) 634-5181.
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