Taxes are higher and wait lists are common, but private insurance endures, the nation spends far less per person, treatment is free and no one is forced into bankruptcy.
By SUSAN TAYLOR MARTIN
WINDSOR, Ontario — Canadian Emily Whitehead and an American friend had babies years ago, then compared notes.
The friend, who lives in Michigan, was in the hospital two or three days. Her bill: more than $3,000.
Whitehead, a diabetic, and her premature infant were hospitalized two months. The bill: $16.95, for TV and a long-distance call.
Today, Whitehead is battling cancer, but the Ontario government is paying for all her hospital stays and doctor visits.
“When you consider the cost between the U.S. and Canada, there is no comparison,” said her husband, Dennis. “People who go to the hospital here don’t face financial ruin.” Read More…
