Health insurance for Canucks
Where do Canucks get their health insurance when snowbirding in the U.S.A from the Great White North ?
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LOFAT36 wrote:
Let's put it this way. Last year in Yuma my wife went to the Doctor & after X-rays he saw a spot on her kidney and wanted her to get a scan. She did and our extra coverage paid for it. To the tune of $8500.00 !!! Thankfully nothing was amiss. She could have got one home free if you want to wait in the queue (4-6 months) or pay for it at a cost of $800.00 What is wrong with this scenario ?
I know several Canadians that we socialize with every winter. Some have the arrogant attitude about what they have some understand it truly is not "FREE" and is actually VERY expensive.
I will ask how many people do you know that have had a knee replacement and most don't know any. The fact is because if someone needs it and they are elderly the are put on a "LIST". St Joes Hospital in Bellinghan WA has lots of Canadians come there for knee and hip replacements because they don't want to die on the "LIST" they just pay for it!
The comment about some Americans still don't have healthcare still. The whole thing is a scam. If you were young and have the choice of healthcare or a larger check what would you choose since the fact is if you have a problem a small fine and wa-la you are covered. Also the fact is if you go to a public Hospital they have to treat you here.
