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Message 196 of 200 (636479)
10-06-2011 7:22 PM
Reply to: Message 192 by GDR
10-06-2011 6:43 PM


Re: Canadians to Us for Healthcare? Not many.
That makes sense as it phases a program in which hopefully would allow the health insurance companies time to adjust.
From my understanding, there is still health insurance in the UK. The difference is that the insurance covers "luxuries" that are not covered by universal care.
One suggestion I would have is to revamp the laws around the whole system. Doctor's aren’t perfect and if it can be shown that a doctor did his/her best with no egregious mistakes then the case should be thrown out. It is my understanding that legal insurance is a huge drain on the system.
At the same time, they need to address damages done to the patient, if there are any. I will fully agree that there is way too much money being paid out, but there needs to be a balance. Drug companies would also need protection from class action lawsuits for unforseen side effects that did not show up in early drug trials.

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Message 197 of 200 (636482)
10-06-2011 7:46 PM
Reply to: Message 195 by Rahvin
10-06-2011 7:07 PM


Re: Canadians to Us for Healthcare? Not many.
Hi Rahvin
All good points. I will again point out that in Canada we require our own insurance to pay for presription drugs. I am certainly a fan of our publicly funded health insurance plan but not a big fan of our publicly owned and run hospital monopoly. I would like to see a mix of private and public delivery.
Everone in Canada gets a health card which is all anyone requires to get treatment at our hospitals or even private clinics.

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Message 198 of 200 (636483)
10-06-2011 7:49 PM
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10-06-2011 7:46 PM


Re: Canadians to Us for Healthcare? Not many.
I will again point out that in Canada we require our own insurance to pay for presription drugs
I'm actually surprised to hear that, because it differs from what other Canadians have said to me, but perhaps I misunderstood.
How much do you pay for medications without separate insurance? How much does insurance cost, and how much are copays?

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Message 199 of 200 (636486)
10-06-2011 8:26 PM
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10-06-2011 7:49 PM


Re: Canadians to Us for Healthcare? Not many.
Rahvin writes:
How much do you pay for medications without separate insurance? How much does insurance cost, and how much are copays?
I pay 121/mth for my wife and me but that is part of a company plan so I don't actually know how much the full cost is.
I assume drug costs are the same is in the US but I don't actually know.
AbE If we are actually hospitalized the drugs while in hospital are covered under the medicare system.
Edited by GDR, : No reason given.

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Message 200 of 200 (636487)
10-06-2011 8:27 PM
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10-06-2011 7:49 PM


Re: Canadians to Us for Healthcare? Not many.
I found this. I don't know how on topic it is, or if it varies greatly form province to province. All I know is that I would fucking LOVE these prices....
Monthly premium rates
Full Premium
Single: $63.50
Family: $118
You will be asked to pay 30 per cent of the cost, to a maximum of $25
Note: this is NON-GROUP coverage....

"Why don't you call upon your God to strike me? Oh, I forgot it's because he's fake like Thor, so bite me" -Greydon Square

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