Question for Canadian seniors
Wrong place? Maybe. I am curious if any Canadians have long term care insurance? You know, something that will cover in home care, transportation for treatment etc. My wife was telling ho...
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Hi,
You do not wish to travel to USA without additional health care insurance. Costs can be astronomical. Without health insurance, surgical treatment of a broken leg typically costs $17,000 to $35,000 or more. For example, at the Kapiolani Medical Center in Hawaii, repair of an uncomplicated leg fracture[4] costs about $16,082, while repair of a complicated leg fracture[5] costs about $33,565, not including the surgeon's fee. A typical surgeon's fee could reach $2,000 or more, according to Carolina Orthopaedic Surgery Associates.
You do not wish to travel to USA without additional health care insurance. Costs can be astronomical. Without health insurance, surgical treatment of a broken leg typically costs $17,000 to $35,000 or more. For example, at the Kapiolani Medical Center in Hawaii, repair of an uncomplicated leg fracture[4] costs about $16,082, while repair of a complicated leg fracture[5] costs about $33,565, not including the surgeon's fee. A typical surgeon's fee could reach $2,000 or more, according to Carolina Orthopaedic Surgery Associates.
