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MiCard pension payments not guaranteed after 2022

Treasury Minister pledges to ensure access to services

Treasury Minister Alf Cannan says they will continue to support MiCard for pension payments until 2022.

 

However, he wouldn't guarantee the service further into the future.

 

Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper and Douglas East member Chris Robertshaw were concerned about sub post offices closing before 2022.

 

Mr Robertshaw was concerned uncertainty will lead to closures, but Mr Cannan insists ensuring everyone has access to services is a priority:

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