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BCNU reveals through Freedom of Information documents that
BC govt. not enforcing laws against health user fees


Through documents obtained through a Freedom of Information request the
British Columbia Nurses' Union ( BCNU ) revealed the BC Government is not enforcing laws against health user fees.



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For Immediate Release

Government told officials not to enforce
laws against health user fees

Documents obtained by nurses under FOI reveal government policy has been to ask offending doctors and clinics to refund patients, but to take no action if they refuse

VANCOUVER, NOVEMBER 13, 2008: Internal Health Ministry documents reveal the BC government deliberately and consciously decided not to enforce laws that protect patients from user fees charged by doctors or private for-profit clinics for services covered by public health insurance. 14 pixel transparent gif more



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