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The Canadien Champion, Tuesday, Octobr 29, 2002 -7 ESAC asks Region to assist in fighting e1e NE incrasig cstsChampion Management oflo g-e m ar crultin hneis-RESP and - Life & Disability Education Insurance of RICgHARD c areA Circulatio Phoneing The RChaRDpioIn Douglas Ridmng BA, ClFP - Retirement: - Estate Planning The hamionCertiied Financial Planner Strategies With the recent nise in long-term-care fees, seniors and their_________ *Cs dCr it eM tg e familles bave been feeling the pmnch, Halton's health and social fnvstmt S1$4-0-U COUU.Maaem n Boerg services commnittec heard lait Tuesday ManServi e tBokrg Halton's Elderly Services Advisory Committee (ESAC) pr-Srie Services sented information outlining its concemrs witb dhe increases and Frafe n opeeaayi fyu iaca elh al asked tic committee for a hand in explaining; tse bardships to Uthoe read opeeaayiso orfnnia elh al Province. (905) 876-2400 driding@ipcc.org "If you haven't seen people first-hand, ai I have, you can't real- ly picture how traumatic even a small increase cao be for somte of these famies," remarked Allan Kiarer, speaking on behaif of ESAC. Afier hearing front ESAC, the committee endorsed a motion that would sec Uic Regional chair write the mainister of health in anra1a effort to soften thc impact of future fée increases on seniors. 'Me letter would suggest that increaies to long-term-care fées be restrictcd to Uhc cost of service and Usat Usose increases be spread on a percentage basis throughout the varions service levels. Lt would flirUier recommend Uic ministry better educate the public on where mncreaied fées would be utshized. Since a 7 per cent fee increaic camne into effect lait monUs, many seniors and Useir families have had difficulty copmng, said Mr. Kiarer. The increaie is part of a three-year phaiing process, expected to reach 15 per cent in total. The increase was first proposed by the Province this paît sum- mer ai a 15 per cent lump sum, but later changed. lni its presentation to the committee, ESAC sought to have thc letter indicate increases should be limited to "the traditional 2 per cent." and thit mcreased funds be focused on nursing, personal care. raw food, programming and supportive cure. Burlington Councillor Jack Dennison expressed an uneasincss with boUs items and they were ultimately rcmoved from the motion. "Should working people be further subsidizing for those who cmn afford to pay? Is il fair if smre people cmn ufford to pay for it themselves?" the councillor asked ot the 2 per cent increase cap. Regional counicil hamn't addressed the issue as Usis time, but ise expected to, do so tomorrow. Utsalroady ln your cablo. LET UT UNI Ordor Cogoco Digital TV today. MORE ENTEIITAIMMENT MORE SAVINGS IF TOU ACT NOWI 0> Up to 220 channels featuring more 0> Save $75.00 INSTANTLY off your digital box movies, sports, documentaries, music. when you subscribe f0 any Digital Bundie. 0 Save an additional 250/ by bundling your MORE FIIEEDOM TO CHOOSE Digital TV service with High Speed Internet. 0 Pay for only the digital channels you want. Create your own package or pick____________________ 3sl c sand w ich any Theme Pack for even greater value.___________ and Got one Cali 1-877-779-3111 «e vlslwww.cogoco.confincabi Thero's mqrf in yu al Wyat VI u h e il Valid untit Nov. 1/02 with this coupon. o tiistea to .OdrC g c iia VTdy Free sandwich muit be of equal or lesser value. al1877931 rvstw wcgc.o /yal 50 Market Drive:M O d U » IO CATrio W N L1 Ofe endsOctber 31, 2002. Currant coGEco Dignai TV astamers tor over e mntdhs whO ara renting Owk, box my purchan box for $99000 ANl o0e customers pay $190.00 (Beside Canadien Tirfe) I fr purchasa of lte bSx aV4 recaive a $75.0 C matan mSBI wifth a e-month sutiacrynplio any DigiWa Bundie. if arty cancatibaf wNOiot 6-montha a $75.OC charga w% apply. Net - a au - z M -M M M 013 013 M M 013 la aale inal am". soma reatrctgan appry.