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March 26, 1998
(Health)


$500,000 Budget for New Medical Transportation Assistance Program

Joan Marie Aylward, Minister of Health, is pleased to announce the approval of a $500,000 budget for a new medical transportation assistance program.

Those who have to travel by commercial air to access medically necessary insured services, within the province when an insured service is not available in the area of residence; and outside the province when insured service is not available within the province, may benefit from this program.

The program requires that applicants pay a $500 deductible in any 12 month period from the date of initial travel. Once the deductible is paid the remaining balance of expenditures is shared at 50 per cent.

"Government recognizes the increasing costs of transportation which people incur for medical reasons. In an attempt to lessen expenses in this area funding has been put in place to help provide more accessible quality health care at a lower cost to patients and their families," said the minister.

Contact: Glenn Bruce, (709) 729-1377.

1998 03 26 4:55 p.m.


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