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Hey, Canadians. How's your healthcare? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 year ago by silentslinky@sh.itjust.works to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Hello, Canadians of Lemmy! Down in the USA there is a lot of conflicting information regarding the efficacy of y'alls healthcare systems. Without revealing my personal bias, I was hoping for some anecdotes or summaries from those whom actually live there.

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[–] i_stole_ur_taco@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago

1000% agreed. While those add-ons I paid for were all "optional", they do reek of benefits only available to the privileged.

I can live with that, but what I find really egregious is that people get a bill (of $150, but still) if they need an AMBULANCE to take them to a hospital. I'm sure there's programs in place to help people without a lot of money to get it covered, but the fact it's been set up this way in the first place stinks.