FWIW I drove myself to one hospital at 5am which diagnosed me with gallstones and my gallbladder had to come out, by 5pm I had been transferred to another hospital, given a CT scan, and was prepped for surgery. I was in my own room by 9pm and released the next day. $0 was my total.
My father-in-law had a heart attack last spring, my wife called me from work as soon as she found out. By the time I got to the hospital, parked, and made my way to the cardiology ward he had already had two stents put in and was conscious and talking to us. He was able to go home after two days but had to get two more stents put in 4 weeks later. Total cost for all operations was $0.
My mother-in-law JUST had her kidney removed due to cancer. She's back home recovering now (removed Wednesday) and they've checked and re-checked, they got it all and there is no need for chemo. $0. If they would have required additional treatment, also $0.
My dad has a bariatric band to hold his stomach in place. $0. Also diabetic retinopathy resulting in macular degeneration requiring a total (so far) of 12 laser procedures. Also $0. Back surgery for spinal fusion. $0.
My wife has had two c-sections, one emergency and one scheduled (as a result of the first), both $0. She might need her thyroid removed, probably looking at a $0 bill for that.
I'm happy with the level of service I've received from the Canadian health care system and am glad that anyone in Canada, regardless of their means, can seek treatment without incurring crippling debt. Not everyone has had a similar experience which is unfortunate, but I'm thankful the system was there for me when me and my family needed it.
Wait times are generally longer for non urgent conditions. I almost died, spent one month in the hospital and got a major surgery from a world class surgeon, free. But now that I’m considered fine, follow up tests are taking forever.
My cousin used to complain about Obamacare and how terrible it was supposed to be back in 2008-09.
Then she was the first in line to sign her and her kids up for the subsidies but kept it a secret among her "friends."
She was a self-emoyed real estate agent and not on welfare. The ACA isn't perfect, but it has given those without group employee options hell of a lot better choices in the US health insurance market than there used to be.
gfkxchy on August 14th, 2020 at 21:20 UTC »
FWIW I drove myself to one hospital at 5am which diagnosed me with gallstones and my gallbladder had to come out, by 5pm I had been transferred to another hospital, given a CT scan, and was prepped for surgery. I was in my own room by 9pm and released the next day. $0 was my total.
My father-in-law had a heart attack last spring, my wife called me from work as soon as she found out. By the time I got to the hospital, parked, and made my way to the cardiology ward he had already had two stents put in and was conscious and talking to us. He was able to go home after two days but had to get two more stents put in 4 weeks later. Total cost for all operations was $0.
My mother-in-law JUST had her kidney removed due to cancer. She's back home recovering now (removed Wednesday) and they've checked and re-checked, they got it all and there is no need for chemo. $0. If they would have required additional treatment, also $0.
My dad has a bariatric band to hold his stomach in place. $0. Also diabetic retinopathy resulting in macular degeneration requiring a total (so far) of 12 laser procedures. Also $0. Back surgery for spinal fusion. $0.
My wife has had two c-sections, one emergency and one scheduled (as a result of the first), both $0. She might need her thyroid removed, probably looking at a $0 bill for that.
I'm happy with the level of service I've received from the Canadian health care system and am glad that anyone in Canada, regardless of their means, can seek treatment without incurring crippling debt. Not everyone has had a similar experience which is unfortunate, but I'm thankful the system was there for me when me and my family needed it.
gwen-aelle on August 14th, 2020 at 21:30 UTC »
Wait times are generally longer for non urgent conditions. I almost died, spent one month in the hospital and got a major surgery from a world class surgeon, free. But now that I’m considered fine, follow up tests are taking forever.
FoofieLeGoogoo on August 14th, 2020 at 21:58 UTC »
My cousin used to complain about Obamacare and how terrible it was supposed to be back in 2008-09.
Then she was the first in line to sign her and her kids up for the subsidies but kept it a secret among her "friends."
She was a self-emoyed real estate agent and not on welfare. The ACA isn't perfect, but it has given those without group employee options hell of a lot better choices in the US health insurance market than there used to be.