I have two brothers and a sister who married Americans. After raising their children in Canada they moved to the USA so their spouses could be near their spouses families. Without hesitation they agree that overall the Canadian system is light years ahead of the American system as far as affordability is concerned. On the other hand, free service and a shortage of doctors and nurses have lengthened our waiting times for some major services. One thing our USA family members recognize though, is the USA emergency waiting rooms aren't full of people with hangnails, scrapes, slivers and sniffles because it usually costs money to go there. Canadian emergency rooms are plagued with the problem of having to sort out issues that should be handled by a regular visit to the doctor, instead of plugging up emergency rooms.
I'm in my sixties and have had several major suguries over the years. Other than the very affordable monthly health care premium, (which in Alberta since Jan. 1st 2009 is covered by the government)they didn't cost a penny. Of course the money comes from taxation, but being spread out accross the population and industry, the increase in individual taxation is minimal. Certainly much less than the health care premiums were.
Even though our system covers the cost of most routine services while we are abroad, most Canadians buy short term health insurance while they travel. It too is very affordable.
Our system has served us very well. No complaints.
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