England & Canada question

[Nomilynn]

Enough of the thread highjack, the OP's question has been answered.

I certainly hope this was not directed toward me, as my answers have been in response to the original questions and the ensuing responses to my posts. I think that counts as staying on topic.

I recently saw on the news that someone had hired a Canadian to come to the states and do an add against the Canadian Health System, because she had a bad experience and ended up having surgery in the US (I think she had to remortgage her house to pay for it). I think it is important to say that everyone has to be on top of their own health. If you don't like the answer from your own doctor, go see another one. That is another advantage to this system - you can see whatever doctor you want, anywhere in the province, and it doesn't cost you anything to do it and get 2nd opinions.

[Cataholic]

I pay for health insurance. I just paid $133 for a 20 day supply of antibiotics for J, another sinus infection. Thank GOD that the ENT didn't require a office visit ($238), and just called in the prescription. With my health insurance, the company pays the first $2000. I pay the next $3000. LOL. AND I pay the premiums. For what? Ever have a child need therapy? J's speech is $178 a week. Do the math...I am paying for the cruddiest coverage.

We need a change to our health care system. It has to start with those dirty words- insurance companies.