there is a recent question regarding health care in Canada. although I can not speak for other provinces I believe the the following is a standard practice among all Canadians. When One fills out their income tax one is charged $518.00 for medical prescriptions. when one fills out their income tax if one is a low income earner the amount is adjusted downwards. I guess the best example I can use is my own experience. I am allowed a maximun of $77.20 per month in prescription. anything over and above that is free or a a minimun cost for example the following is my own order place on July 31st . I must note here that I also have ITP metaformin amount 13.59 due 13.59 znaflex $145.10 due 47.36 baclofen 28.04 due $ 8.97 gabapentine $95.37 due $9.61 azayhioprine $33.60 due $00.00 total due 79.53 total amount charged without insurance $302.11 My wife's prescriptions are also included. and that is only one of bymonthly orders of meds.
regarding health care as seen as various american tv infocommercials Canadians do not not go without necesary care . If per chance a needed operation cannot be performed in a province one is referred to another. if the operation cannot be performed in Canada but is available in the USA then the patient is referred to the medical center closest to the patient. all the costs are borne by our healthcare system. it is true that certain operations albiet necessaRY BUT NOT URGENT ARE POSTPONE UNTIL FACILITIES ARE AVAILABle. yes our waiting lists are long and for some of us we must wait. no one is denied hospital care no one regardless of their financial circumstances . everyone is treated equally. that is our healthcare system as a quebecer I also have access to the clsc a provincail body dedicated to the wellbeing of those of us who have disabilities. they came in accessed my situatioon and provided me WITHOUT ANY OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE. the following adjusted our bedroom to make it easier to climb in and out. they adjusted our bathroom to accomodate my entering and getting out including a special shower accessable in a sitting position. handle bars a raised toilet seat to make it easier to get up and down the list goes on a walker retail $549.00 with a seat as I get spasms every few steps. the list goes on. including a Physitherapist who comes in on a regular bases to do exercises with me. a clsc nurse who comes here to my apartment to take my blood give me my shots . including flu shots all at no cost to me. in Montreal I also have access to ADATPA BUS which will pick me up and bring me to any appointemt anywhere in Montreal at a total cost of $2.00 per trip. yes many of you americans feel that this is sociallized medicine but those who can afford the cost pay those who can't don't. I realize our health care system isn't perfect but to me and many others who suffer and have very limited income it is a welcome relief from our every day expenses. I hope this somewhat clarifies our situation her north of 60
