Data are also broken down by health region, where feasible. Information on these areas can be obtained in the Alberta Ministry of Health Annual Report 1997-98 . These tables are broken down by method of premium collection and subsidy levels, and by age and gender. For the 1997-98 Statistical Supplement , actual expenditures rather than percentage distributions were provided. This has required us to show negative payment and service values.
Negative payments occur because adjustments are made to payments for claims.
For the 1997-98 Statistical Supplement , actual expenditures rather than percentage distributions were provided. This has required us to show negative payment and service values. Negative payments occur because adjustments are made to payments for claims. Non-Group Coverage Offers data on the number of people covered, category of premium collection, as well as payments for pharmaceuticals, ambulance services, and other benefits. Subsequent supplements will provide statistics for a five-year period when feasible, except for regional data.