The remaining funds that were allocated for palliative and end-of-life care in Alberta are going to be allotted through a series of grants.
On Thursday, the province announced the plans for the remaining $11 million from the $20 million that was announced in Sept. 2020.
The government says this will eliminate co-payments for end-of-life drugs needed by Albertans who choose to die at home or in hospice.
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The province says that, since then, $9 million has been spent on community hospice care, as well as on training for healthcare professionals.
It says priorities for palliative and end-of-life care include earlier access for those with life-limiting illnesses, education, community supports and services, and research and innovation.
Eligible applicants must make their submissions by Jan. 7.
