Health Access Scheme

Published on: 21 November 2022

Question type: Written

Asked by: Geoffrey Southern

Reference: WQ.288/2022

Answered by: Minister for Social Security

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WQ.288/2022

WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE MINISTER FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BY DEPUTY G.P. SOUTHERN OF ST. HELIER CENTRAL QUESTION SUBMITTED ON MONDAY 14th NOVEMBER 2022 ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON MONDAY 21st NOVEMBER 2022

Question

“What measures, if any, does the Minister have under consideration to increase the number of groups eligible for the Health Access Scheme, such as those with a disability or the elderly, in order to reduce the cost of primary care to those with multi-morbidities?”

Answer

I have committed to reviewing the Health Access Scheme in my Ministerial Plan. This review will consider the role it plays in helping people access general practice services, and the rationale for any adaptation to membership.