We don't pay user fees or premiums in the Yukon. Prescriptions are not covered, except in the case of chronic diseases...diabetics, asthma, cancer, lupus, people in wheelchairs for any reason ect are covered fully, including prescriptions. I have a very good benefit plan through my work so prescriptions are quite cheap for me and Stuart(he's covered under my plan).

Being in the midst of a health crisis myself, I will attest that the system has some problems, but every time I go for another appointment, test or see a specialist, I am extraordinarily grateful to live in a country where I have access to very good care, without having to worry about the cost of the care I need, without having to worry about feeding my dogs or loosing my house.

I won't drive to Alaska for the day without taking out insurance. Breaking my ankle on the wooden sidewalks in Skagway could potentially cost me everything I have and then some.