Canadians determining our health care future

[Sam]

Originally Posted by mfblume

NDP is too close to communism for a true Canadian's liking, as far as I am concerned. But I know no Canadian who dislikes the medicare system in Canada, and I am Canadian.

Out of curiosity, what does a Canadian pay for medical insurance?

I am 71 and retired and my wife is 67. We are both on Social Security and therefore on Medicare. We have opted for Medicare Part B coverage so we each pay $96.40 per month which is deducted from our Social Security checks. That cost is the same as it was in 2008. I have been retired from General Electric since 1998. As a retireee I have supplemental medical coverage through an insurance called United Health Care. This costs us $202.00 per month for the both of us and is deducted from my pension check. So our total cost for medical insurance is $394.80 per month or $4737.6 per year.

[Ron]

Originally Posted by Sam

Out of curiosity, what does a Canadian pay for medical insurance?

I am 71 and retired and my wife is 67. We are both on Social Security and therefore on Medicare. We have opted for Medicare Part B coverage so we each pay $96.40 per month which is deducted from our Social Security checks. That cost is the same as it was in 2008. I have been retired from General Electric since 1998. As a retireee I have supplemental medical coverage through an insurance called United Health Care. This costs us $202.00 per month for the both of us and is deducted from my pension check. So our total cost for medical insurance is $394.80 per month or $4737.6 per year.

Top cost in B.C. where I live is $108 per month for our family of 5.
There are several factors driving health care costs nowadays.
Wages, rapidly advancing technology, & an aging population.

I have always gotten the best care.

They are looking to replace our Childrens hospital which is only 25 years old with a new facility that will cost 750 Million Dollars.
Most of which will be money that comes from the private sector!

[Maple Leaf]

Originally Posted by Sam

Out of curiosity, what does a Canadian pay for medical insurance?

I am 71 and retired and my wife is 67. We are both on Social Security and therefore on Medicare. We have opted for Medicare Part B coverage so we each pay $96.40 per month which is deducted from our Social Security checks. That cost is the same as it was in 2008. I have been retired from General Electric since 1998. As a retireee I have supplemental medical coverage through an insurance called United Health Care. This costs us $202.00 per month for the both of us and is deducted from my pension check. So our total cost for medical insurance is $394.80 per month or $4737.6 per year.

Interesting question.

Canadian health care is administered provincially and varies from province to province.

In New Brunswick, basic health care is entirely tax-payer funded.

New Brunswick does not cover dental care, vision care, prescription drugs, or medical supplies outside of the hospital system.

Here is a link to the Senior's Health Program available to New Brunswick seniors to cover expenses not funded by medicare. It would not be unusual for seniors to have these expenses covered by a private plan continued from their union, employer, or professional association.

Bro. Blume made an interesting comment, with which I am in agreement: "But I know no Canadian who dislikes the medicare system in Canada, and I am Canadian."