Tçnâ koe Scout Barbour-Evans,

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From: Scout Barbour-Evans <[FOI #21347 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, 6 December 2022 8:47 AM
To: OIA_Requests (MSD) <[MSD request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Rationale for new dental grant

Tçnâ koe Ministry of Social Development,

I’m writing under the Official Information Act, looking for the following information regarding the new Dental Assistance Grant changes.

1. Any papers, correspondence and advice received regarding the choice to exclude preventative and routine dental care from the grant

Ngâ mihi nui,

Scout Barbour-Evans

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Tçnâ koe Scout Barbour-Evans

 

Please find attached the Ministry’s response to your Official Information
Act request.

 

 

Nâ mâtou noa, nâ

 

 

Official and Parliamentary Information Team   |  Ministerial and
Executive Services

Ministry of Social Development

 

Our Purpose:
We help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent
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