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Indigenous Services Canada is failing to meet Jordan’s Principle deadlines for providing urgent medical care and social services to First Nations children, putting lives at risk. Data shows that compliance rates have dropped significantly, with the department meeting the 12-hour deadline only 33% of the time during the 2022-23 fiscal year. The Assembly of First Nations and First Nations Child and Family Caring Society are calling on the federal government to immediately address the issue and ensure that First Nations children receive the timely care they need.

In a bid to curb rising medical costs, the California Health Care Affordability Board has approved a 3% annual price increase cap for doctors, hospitals, and healthcare providers in the state, starting in 2029. This cap aims to address the escalating costs of healthcare in California, which have been rising at a rate of 5.4% per year for the past two decades. The cap will be implemented gradually over five years, with a 3.5% increase in 2025. A new state agency, the Office of Health Care Affordability, will be responsible for enforcing the rule, and providers who fail to comply could face fines.

Medical care in Singapore is not cheap, so it’s important to have an Integrated Shield Plan (IP) to supplement MediShield Life and MediSave. IP premiums can be paid in part with MediSave. Here are some tips on how to make the most of your MediSave account in 2024.