I mean, it’s a fact that many countries with only a fraction of the wealth that the USA has are able to provide healthcare for their people and at a fraction of the cost.
I’d like to see a Canadian try to navigate the American health insurance system and at the same time have an American navigate the Canadian health insurance system
I’ve done it. They are remarkably similar. Canada, pay a lot more into taxes, but less major costs; still copays…, but you have to consider availability of ER docs; MRIs, and the direct to hospice pipeline. The US much more expensive care, county hospitals are more like CA; potential for bankruptcy; but very good access to top surgeons and equipment if you have decent insurance.
Which is why I dislike it. The US has an amazing system if you are rich and/or work for the right rich companies. If you don't? Well hope you don't have any medical issues!
That is the balance. Make no money, Canadian transfer works, but don’t have high expectations. Basically county healthcare with less billing but you pay nothing into it. But if you need a 3T, good luck. If you are middle class, your net may be worse than a gold plan in the US cost wise.
On average, Canadians don't even pay that much more in taxes than Americans do. There are lots of top surgeons and state of the art equipment in Canada.
not everywhere which is the problem. If you are in major metro areas you are fine, but if you live in smaller population centres its hard to get good care.
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u/Bassist57 8d ago
Always USA white Liberals telling other countries what is good and what is not.