Ontario Canada scraps travelers medical coverage
Due to costs (what else is new) Ontario is canceling all out of country medical costs telling people to acquire (pay for) private insurance. News article Bill
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2oldman,
While it is true the coverage does not lapse for 6 months, it would not nearly cover the costs of a hospital bed in USA.
I think the Saskatchewan "allotment" is $230 per 24 hours. Truly a pittance.
Cost for a broken leg with a plaster cast is free in SK, or if you wish a walking cast $75.00. I think in Florida it would cost a couple of grand.
Therefore, unless you wish to 'roll the dice' it is better to have extra insurance.
While it is true the coverage does not lapse for 6 months, it would not nearly cover the costs of a hospital bed in USA.
I think the Saskatchewan "allotment" is $230 per 24 hours. Truly a pittance.
Cost for a broken leg with a plaster cast is free in SK, or if you wish a walking cast $75.00. I think in Florida it would cost a couple of grand.
Therefore, unless you wish to 'roll the dice' it is better to have extra insurance.
