chez wrote:
I’ve had two experiences with the US health care. My wife broke an arm in Hawaii and I lost a tooth cap in Atlanta, Both times the first thing I was asked for was my credit card number. Here in Canada, I am asked for my health care number. A couple years ago I had some health issues that required visiting various health care providers from doctors to specialized scanners to surgeons a total 32 times. Not a single penny did I have to pay for thieve services including 5 days of hospital stays.
I wonder what some unfortunate us citizen that did not have company health plans would have to pay.
Your experience of having to pay for services out of pocket while a visitor to a Country where you are neither a citizen nor covered by insurance is not reflective of health care for those that are. I am guessing that visitors to Canada would have a similar experience. See below:
Foreign visitors to Canada can access healthcare services, but coverage and costs vary significantly.
Emergency Services
Visitors can receive emergency medical care in hospitals.
Payment is typically required upfront, as most provincial health plans do not cover foreign visitors.
Travel Insurance
It is highly recommended for foreign visitors to obtain travel insurance.
Insurance can cover medical expenses, including hospital stays, doctor visits, and emergency services.
Costs
Without insurance, medical costs can be high. A single hospital visit can range from hundreds to thousands of Canadian dollars.
Prescription medications are also not covered for visitors and can be expensive.[
Jul 09, 2025 at 05:31 PM
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