Premier says her United Conservative Party, should it win next month’s general election, wouldn’t make Albertans pay out of pocket to see their family doctor or get medical treatment
, in an election-style event, says her United Conservative Party will not make Albertans pay out of pocket to see their family doctor or get medical treatment.
Smith said she was making this “Public Health Care Guarantee” to counter the Opposition NDP “lying” that she has plans to eventually make Albertans pay for some of their care or to see a family doctor. “She has said Albertans should pay to see the doctor. She has said that Albertans should have to pay a deductible if they have major surgery.
“Once people get used to the concept of paying out of pocket for more things themselves, then we can change the conversation on health care,” Smith wrote at the time. “I’m willing to bet most Albertans would be willing to pay up to $1,000 if it would reduce waiting times on vital treatments for themselves or a family member.”
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