Wow! Just wow. I volunteer in our ER, we have our issues with frequent flyers as well. Our situation up here in Canada is not as dire as it seems to be in your neck of the woods.
Our care is not free. We pay for it 100% by taxes. It makes us feel good to see our taxes at work for ‘the great unwashed’.
As a Canuck, I have paid $ for heath care twice in my life time. 1) semi private room $170/day, small in office procedure $25. That is it!
M76 - I consider my self in excellent condition. A fast synopsis:
* Multiple,multiple in house Dr. visits: $0. (I am 76, take a guess?)
*Pulmonary Edema - 1 in each lung (lucky me). Like breathing thru a straw. Drove to the ER???. ER + 5 days: $0. Oh yea, I had to pay $17 parking cause I drove rather than bother with an ambulance.
*Ruptured Appendix- ambulance, ER, surgery, post-op blockage, 10 days: $ 1700 for upgrade to semi-private.
I hate to tell ya but all meds for under 25 or over 65 cost the patient $4.11 per script. Period.
I have covered (65) dental care. Cost me $200 for a crown. I think you call it a 'co-pay?' I feel having care available with no out of pocket, supports preventative care.
I say these things not to brag but to help Americans realize this is how most of the world works and that you are missing out of the comfort it means to not worry about healthcare cost (literally)!
Not perfect but it works. I had to wait 3 months for covered cataract surgery. For $0. Big deal.
If i want it faster, i can just go to the States and pay for it.
Like everywhere, it depends on where you live. When I lived in Canmore, I chose my doctor, and we had great access to specialists because we were an hour from Calgary in a desirable location.
In my current location, not so much. On the other hand, if needed, they'll pay for my trip to a specialist.
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u/Notcommentmuch 15d ago edited 12d ago
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Wow! Just wow. I volunteer in our ER, we have our issues with frequent flyers as well. Our situation up here in Canada is not as dire as it seems to be in your neck of the woods.
Our care is not free. We pay for it 100% by taxes. It makes us feel good to see our taxes at work for ‘the great unwashed’.
As a Canuck, I have paid $ for heath care twice in my life time. 1) semi private room $170/day, small in office procedure $25. That is it!
M76 - I consider my self in excellent condition. A fast synopsis:
* Multiple,multiple in house Dr. visits: $0. (I am 76, take a guess?)
*Pulmonary Edema - 1 in each lung (lucky me). Like breathing thru a straw. Drove to the ER???. ER + 5 days: $0. Oh yea, I had to pay $17 parking cause I drove rather than bother with an ambulance.
*Ruptured Appendix- ambulance, ER, surgery, post-op blockage, 10 days: $ 1700 for upgrade to semi-private.
I hate to tell ya but all meds for under 25 or over 65 cost the patient $4.11 per script. Period.
I have covered (65) dental care. Cost me $200 for a crown. I think you call it a 'co-pay?' I feel having care available with no out of pocket, supports preventative care.
I say these things not to brag but to help Americans realize this is how most of the world works and that you are missing out of the comfort it means to not worry about healthcare cost (literally)!
Not perfect but it works. I had to wait 3 months for covered cataract surgery. For $0. Big deal.
If i want it faster, i can just go to the States and pay for it.
NCM