[Ygd2qr8k]

Wonder why 20 % of cardiac surgery at Cleveland Clinic is on Canadian's payiing cash? I guess they couldn't wait for an appointment.[/QUOTE
Your point? I was diagnosed as having partial blockages in November - operated in December. Six days in the hospital, numerous tests, then three months of cardiac rehab, plus more tests - nothing out of my pocket. .

My point exactly. What were they waiting for? An M.I.? If you were sick enough to require intervention when they did the angiogram, you should have been stented or bypassed immediately, not a month later. Oh right, you wait your turn on the list in Canada. Or, go to Cleveland and pay cash.

[denwerdinoss]

I went to the Royal Victoria Hospital emergency saturday December 31st with chess pain.On Sunday,had a bunch of tests,EKG,Xrays.Monday,had a stress test and angioplasty.Had 3 stents installed.On Tuesday,had an echography and was home for supper.Try beating that.

Ambulance (for over 65 y.o.)............................................. .................................................. .................$0.00
All test and angio. w/stents............................................ .................................................. ....................$0.00
Living in a great country like Canada............................................ .................................................. .PRICELESS

I know that I was lucky that there was no waiting.The system is not so bad.With any universal health care,you will have some delay.It's still better than having to look at your bank account before going for treament.I dont understand why people in the U.S. are so opposed about this.Could be the doctors and pharmaceutical companys that want to keep their high income.

Regards

Mike

[Tilmbeinymn]

Are you from mars? You probably at the end of the day pay as much in taxes and fees as Canadians do, and yet you have to buck up LARGE for your medical insurance and meds. God forbid if you end up in a critical medical situation.
I pay 50 bucks a month to the government health care system. If I need an operation for a critical situation, I'm in the OR right away. I know, it's so socialist.
In some provinces you pay a monthly fee...............of......... ZERO.

No, actually, I am originally from NY. One company I worked for in the US was from Ottawa, Canada. I had discussions about salary versus tax rates between the US and Canada. The Canadian employees were paying significantly more than I was at the same income level. It was thousands of dollars more. Not to mention adding the Canadian VAT into the picture. I do recall they loved talking about the universal health care system, however in the US health care has not yet been deemed a "right".

Now that I live in Cabarete, I was happy to see CMC come into existence and even changed insurance plans so that my family had one accepted there. Health care is not a "right" in the DR either unlike Canada.

[cindygirl]

No, actually, I am originally from NY. One company I worked for in the US was from Ottawa, Canada. I had discussions about salary versus tax rates between the US and Canada. The Canadian employees were paying significantly more than I was at the same income level. It was thousands of dollars more. Not to mention adding the Canadian VAT into the picture. I do recall they loved talking about the universal health care system, however in the US health care has not yet been deemed a "right".

Now that I live in Cabarete, I was happy to see CMC come into existence and even changed insurance plans so that my family had one accepted there. Health care is not a "right" in the DR either unlike Canada.

To support windeguy and other that live here.

Those of us that LIVE here... ya know... like in the Dominican Republic and LIVE in the North Coast area have found that CMC has been a great big help in our medical care. HUGH!

Yes, I can fly back to the States and I have great medical coverage IF I need it and can find the Dr./hospital that can see me as needed for whatever the problem might be. That can take a loooong time sitting in a hotel and running up $$$$.

But for the most part CMC has done a great job for me, my wife and many friends.

Posts about the "free" health care in Canada, the U.S. and other places did not nor could they have helped my wife with 5 broken ribs. Nor the many others that needed help in the NOW. Near their homes, family and friends here in the Dominican Republic.

[8Zgkdeee]

My point exactly. What were they waiting for? An M.I.? If you were sick enough to require intervention when they did the angiogram, you should have been stented or bypassed immediately, not a month later. Oh right, you wait your turn on the list in Canada. Or, go to Cleveland and pay cash.

Couldn't have stents due to location of blockage, and I was otherwise very healthy, unlike many people ahead of me on the list. If I was critical they would have operated on me right after the Angiogram. I think it was fair that I waited 3 weeks.