Saw SiCKO as well. Nice timing, great movie. Most of the horror stories I've heard from my American friends relate to the insurance companies RE getting things approved. Most of the horror stories from my Canadian friends relate to the care they receive in-hospital.
Moore misrepresented the Canadian system though. Do not think we have true universal health care. We have universal "principles", but how those principles are executed varies by province, so what I get in Ontario is not necessarily what I get in Alberta. In Ontario, adult optical and all dental isn't covered, so if you don't have private insurance for those you'll pay out-of-pocket. One of my kid's dental jobs just cost me $1,500. In my last job, I set up the company's benefits plan, and the company's largest family (mine, in fact) only had to pay $150/m for full family coverage. |