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(840 posts)It's not a perfect system, but I sure wish I had access to something similar ... and they're working to improve it.
This attempts to discuss the Canadian system from the perspective of an American expat moving to Canada, ie, what can be expected if you're used to American health care. It's not perfect, but you're going to get taken care of, and you won't go bankrupt.
Yeah ... if you need a tummy tuck, or a face lift, or a non-emergency knee replacement, you may have to wait. My sister's husband had to wait some time for his knee replacement, but when it came to a surprise cancer diagnosis, he was in the loop for immediate surgery ... and is now cancer free. And don't forget, we have wait times here, too. I live less than a mile from a major teaching hospital, and sometimes I have to wait over six months for an appointment if it's not a critical issue.
https://brighttax.com/blog/how-healthcare-in-canada-actually-works/
BTW, it looks like vision is not a perk, but dental is, if you make less than $90,000: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/dental/dental-care-plan/coverage.html
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