Statement: Minister of Health offers no reassurance to 10 million Canadians who rely on employer-funded virtual care, a critical component of Canada’s health care system
News Release
Release Date: 01/10/2025 Staff Reference: CLHIA Media(Toronto, January 10, 2025) The Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA) has issued the following statement by Stephen Frank, President and CEO in response to the federal Health Minister’s January 10, Canada Health Act interpretation letter.
“The Minister’s interpretation letter does nothing to help address the primary care crisis across the country”, stated Stephen Frank. “We look forward to working with provincial and territorial governments and the federal government after the next election to protect access to employer-funded virtual care for ten million Canadians.”
About the CLHIA
The CLHIA is a voluntary association whose member companies account for 99 per cent of Canada’s life and health insurance business. These insurers provide a wide range of financial security products including life insurance, annuities (including TFSAs, RRSPs, RRIFs and pensions) and supplementary health insurance to nearly 30 million Canadians. They hold over $1 trillion in assets in Canada and employ almost 180,000 Canadians.
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