Friday, September 13, 2013

CCS To Charge Fee For Transportation Services

Some cancer patients in northwestern Ontario will see a new charge if they need a ride to the Cancer Centre while in Thunder Bay.

The Canadian Cancer Society says any patient signing up to access its transportation service after October 1 will be billed a one-time 100-dollar registration fee.

Regional director Barbara Spencer cites rising costs and increased demand.

The fee does not apply to patients using public transportation or those who qualify for coverage under the Northern Health Travel Grant.