Breaking down Quebec's doctor premiums

Education Minister YvesBolduchas been under fire since it was revealed earlier this week that he claimed $215,000 in premiumsfor taking on new patients while he was a sitting member of the Opposition.

Eighteen months later,Bolducabandoned the 1,500 patients he accepted whilethe Liberals sat in the opposition benches.

As a general practitioner, Bolduc was entitled to claim the premiums under the Letter of Agreement 245, which outlines the details and premium rates for doctors in Quebec working in private practice and in CLSCs.

Doctors can claim between $100 and $250 per patient they accept fromthewait list of patients without family doctors.

Take a look at the graphic to learn more about Quebec's patient premium agreement.

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