tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951078.post3019005878302454126..comments2024-02-02T05:45:33.724-06:00Comments on Incoming: John Phippshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03245790061133614986noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951078.post-74803949139863988072009-08-21T11:05:42.876-06:002009-08-21T11:05:42.876-06:00Let me tell you my experience of Canadian health c...Let me tell you my experience of Canadian health care. I have a top of the line hip replacement (recommended by mt surgeon because I was 58 at the time and had done my best to stay active and maintain range of motion). My research showed me a mass of confusing claims on the benefits of various models of hip replacements, but you can't test drive these thing, so how does a lay person choose one? I did wait 6 months from my appointment with the surgeon till surgery, but two years later I ride a horse and do anything I want –the surgeon did caution me against show-jumping and parachuting and discouraged running as exercise, but I participate in any other activities I wish.<br />The following year I had another major, unrelated surgery, again well-done and leading to btter than ever lifestyle. <br />I'm self-employed and not wealthy by any means. Costs directly to me for these procedures and hospital visits 0. Quality of treatment: excellent. Wait: not great, but my situations were not life-threatening.<br />Value of public health care to me: priceless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951078.post-56568457248175407912009-08-14T11:42:58.758-06:002009-08-14T11:42:58.758-06:00I think one of the more important points here is t...I think one of the more important points here is that we need reform to stop insurance companies from dropping people for pre-existing conditions etc. We will lose that if we let the loudmouths derail the entire train. I have decent insurance, but am sure that my insurance company would drop me like a hot rock if I ever get skin cancer. Perhaps what we really need is for private companies to handle the small claims where they do a good job of controlling costs and let the government pick up the big ticket items.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951078.post-32284779627044270562009-08-13T04:42:41.247-06:002009-08-13T04:42:41.247-06:00Just a basic health plan would put a lot of famili...Just a basic health plan would put a lot of families and elderly peoples minds at rest,,,going to doc or hospital should not be a reason too lose your home or farm....probably as I am now in that seniors brackett (55+) i THINK ABOUT IT MORE--ON A LIGHTER NOTE--did corn survey last night and oldest group by age is 55+ so will never change survey age group brackets again-kevinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951078.post-40794369037175076622009-08-12T13:36:00.351-06:002009-08-12T13:36:00.351-06:00Brandon:
I think you underestimate the number of ...Brandon:<br /><br />I think you underestimate the number of relatively wealthy people in the U.S. Unless the government plan is fantastic (which, lets face it, it probably won't be), there will definitely be a market for different/better care. Private companies will fill that void for those with enough money/desire to be selective, just like they will fill the void for anything specialized or elective.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951078.post-57548535254110008172009-08-12T11:58:33.007-06:002009-08-12T11:58:33.007-06:00Everybody is talking like we will always be able t...Everybody is talking like we will always be able to pick and choose our health insurance provider, including for major medical, even after the Government is providing a cheap or free plan. My point is how could an insurance company provide a basic health plan if the government is providing it free? My current 100% coverage high deductible Blue Cross hospitalization plan would be obsolete the instant the government provides a super cheap/free plan.<br /><br />Disregarding what is coming out of certain politicians mouths at this time, they want a single payer system, and logically at that point there will be NO choice when it comes to your health care. That is what frustrates me so much in this debate, there will be NO choice in the future.<br /><br />BrandonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951078.post-5104775607025006022009-08-11T19:15:42.719-06:002009-08-11T19:15:42.719-06:00Canadian & provincial gov'ts cover all bas...Canadian & provincial gov'ts cover all basic services ,,i.e.hospital,doctor,heart,cancer,broken bones,appendectomy,colonoscopy,ect. treatments...private insurance COVERS THINGS LIKE SEMI-PRIVATE rooms in hospital ,,dental,non-hospital prescriptions,cosmetic surgery, vaccines for traveling,,out of country coverage,ect..most of this has been bargained for by unions as extra benefits for there members...many private ins. companies,green shield,met life,ect....not sure what the bottom line is on your question Brandon but will try too give honest answers if I canAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951078.post-83550442927458034812009-08-11T16:14:18.513-06:002009-08-11T16:14:18.513-06:00Brandon:
In my connection with a Canadian company...Brandon:<br /><br />In my connection with a Canadian company, I know we pay for supplemental private insurance for our employees. So the companies exist.<br /><br />A good overview of Canada's system here :http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_care_in_CanadaJohn Phippshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03245790061133614986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951078.post-78530601893461692302009-08-11T14:43:59.830-06:002009-08-11T14:43:59.830-06:00Guaranteed minimum healthcare doesn’t forbid anyon...<i> Guaranteed minimum healthcare doesn’t forbid anyone to seek more on the private market – paying out of pocket, extra insurance. </i><br /><br />Why would there be a private market to choose from if the government is going to pay for everything? How many private insurance companies are there in Canada? Honest question.<br /><br />BrandonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951078.post-1448146385727505642009-08-11T14:06:29.374-06:002009-08-11T14:06:29.374-06:00why are americans so opposed too universal health ...why are americans so opposed too universal health care as we have in Canada....it has its odd bump like any program but really is a good program that is as important as food or housing...regards-kevinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com