I was reading the tread "what the hell is the texas senator doing".
Here are some facts about healthcare in Canada and myths debunked:
1- IT IS NOT TOTALLY FREE
- We have Medical Service Plans. I believe they are around $65/month. This is mandatory and every1 has to pay this.
(If youre younger than 19, the legal age in your province, it is free, or if you make less than 10,000/year)
- Waiting times
Ppl start taking less responsibility for thier health, I believe in general in Canada. As you could go to the doctor whenever you want, and ppl go for things that arent siginificant.
-You are waiting hours in a walk in clininc, even seeing your family doctor you are waiting hours.
-Surgery
-Doctors reluctant to give it to you because theyre are so many ppl waiting on waiting lists.
Need an MRI? I waited about a year to get one.
And then your on another list for surgery.
Ex. My friend tore his ACL got MRI fast, but waited a year for surgery, in which condition he and I believe his doctor believed it got much worse and now he says it'l never be the same.
Of course the more severe the injury the faster it is.
In my opinion, I believe the U.S health care system is better overall slightly. Not the best option, neither is perfect.
If you're making above the poverty line, and over legal age you are paying $65 ish a month. I dont know how much a good plan costs in the states, but at least from my understanding is you can get youre MRI FAST AND SURGERY ETC.
Again, I think both have their flaws, duno which is better, just wanted to give some facts.