tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297674.post6048881364729071139..comments2023-12-18T09:51:56.358-05:00Comments on Merv Sheppard's Transplant Network: Doctor has double-lung transplant due to cystic fibrosisMerv Sheppardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06470218561503095843noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297674.post-41760591291938131912009-02-18T21:28:00.000-05:002009-02-18T21:28:00.000-05:00I'm still confused by this article. It says that ...I'm still confused by this article. It says that because his disease was congenital, he could not obtain health insurance. What kind of health insurance is being talked about if the actual surgery and associated costs are covered by Canada's universal health care system?<BR/><BR/>SandyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297674.post-11467777580640099922008-07-16T16:22:00.000-04:002008-07-16T16:22:00.000-04:00Also, in Canada, patients under 65 are responsible...Also, in Canada, patients under 65 are responsible for their own drug costs outside the hospital.Merv Sheppardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470218561503095843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297674.post-78590207089964792872008-07-16T16:16:00.000-04:002008-07-16T16:16:00.000-04:00Medical and hospital expenses are covered by Cana...Medical and hospital expenses are covered by Canada's universal health care but patients are responsible for out-of-pocket expenses such as travel and accommodation. Transplant patients must live near the hospital while on the waiting list, which could be for a year or longer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297674.post-8249372792133794942008-07-16T15:54:00.000-04:002008-07-16T15:54:00.000-04:00I thought in Canada everyone had insurance because...I thought in Canada everyone had insurance because of the universal health care you have there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com