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COST BELOW EXPECTATIONS statement by minister 'P.A.) Wellington, March 11. The Minister m Health, Hon. A. 11. Nordmey* r. .stated Ihat while it was too soon to prodiei the figures for the full 12-monthly period with any accuracy it was obvious from the ex-, nerienco so far. even allowing for a big time lag between the giving of tr-e medical .service and the claiming [of a refund bv the patien . that the amount required would not be as I great as was budgeted for. I There appeared to be an increasing i number of claims being made direct 'on the fund ana more doctors wore {accepting Ihe amounts sei out in tho 'Social Security Amendment Act in ful sol!loment of accounts.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 86, Issue 60, 12 March 1942, Page 4
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124FREE MEDICAL SERVICE Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 86, Issue 60, 12 March 1942, Page 4
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