A buddy of mine's pregnant wife went to visit friends/family in the US. She wasn't due for almost 2 months, but went into early labor, and spit the kid out on US soil.
He's now looking at a $22,000 bill.
WHAT
THE
FUCK????????????
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01-31-2013, 09:10 PM #1Goat's Dillhole.
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The US healthcare system - a quick Canadian glance.
Originally Posted by Mrs Selfestitle
You are one cool motha fucker Slip Originally Posted by Sweaty Grapes
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01-31-2013, 09:11 PM #2marijuana en papillote
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01-31-2013, 09:12 PM #3Sultan of Sweat
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01-31-2013, 09:12 PM #4marijuana en papillote
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Thank you for shopping American Health Care.
Please, come again.
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01-31-2013, 09:14 PM #5Maverick
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Originally Posted by Slippy
america.....trillions on mars,wars and the moon......no health care for its people......such a shame
CANADA IS BETTER.You're a fake wearer sucker whose gold got busted.Cheaper than a hot dog with no mustard.You tried to steal my fresh and you got cold busted.Because your crew's all soft and I'm disgusted.
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01-31-2013, 09:15 PM #6Goat's Dillhole.
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You would think you guys had less of a population issue, with these prices to spit out kids. Originally Posted by sternski
Originally Posted by Mrs Selfestitle
You are one cool motha fucker Slip Originally Posted by Sweaty Grapes
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01-31-2013, 09:15 PM #7voice of reason
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If they aren't Americans, tell them not to worry about paying it. They'll be fine.
Ask me anything.
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01-31-2013, 09:15 PM #8Anti-Hero
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Yeah but the kid is a citizen of the greatest country of the world. Got to pay to play. Originally Posted by Slippy
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01-31-2013, 09:17 PM #9DS Supporter
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We always jack up the prices on Canadians.
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01-31-2013, 09:18 PM #10Anti-Hero
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Yeah. They are stupid. They call ham, bacon up there. Originally Posted by Mack
We always jack up the prices on Canadians.
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01-31-2013, 09:19 PM #11Maverick
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Originally Posted by Slippy
The Doctors are supposed to work for free??
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01-31-2013, 09:20 PM #12DS Supporter
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So? He never paid any taxes here.
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01-31-2013, 09:24 PM #13I used to be insane.
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Just don't pay.
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01-31-2013, 09:26 PM #14So Sinsurr
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This won't work, Slippy. They're all going to start quoting Republican / HMO bullshit about how we wait for 22 hours in an ER before we can see a doctor and our doctors all have to moonlight as bartenders because they don't earn enough to live.
Originally Posted by garypagetwo
Originally Posted by Nantrax
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01-31-2013, 09:26 PM #15Goat's Dillhole.
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That's his approach - I'd hate to be on the "wanted" list for the US though, and never able to travel there again. Originally Posted by FunnyFarm2
Originally Posted by 2Manboobs
She had medical travel insurance. I guess whatever hospital she was at didn't accept that "specific" insurance though. Originally Posted by Avery
Originally Posted by Mrs Selfestitle
You are one cool motha fucker Slip Originally Posted by Sweaty Grapes
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01-31-2013, 09:27 PM #16mother of turtles
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Originally Posted by KOC
This won't work, Slippy. They're all going to start quoting Republican / HMO bullshit about how we wait for 22 hours in an ER before we can see a doctor and our doctors all have to moonlight as bartenders because they don't earn enough to live.
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01-31-2013, 09:28 PM #17Goat's Dillhole.
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I would only have one child, under their healthcare system, and likely still owe to have that child. Originally Posted by KOC
This won't work, Slippy. They're all going to start quoting Republican / HMO bullshit about how we wait for 22 hours in an ER before we can see a doctor and our doctors all have to moonlight as bartenders because they don't earn enough to live.
My son went through major heart surgery at 5 months old - can't even imagine the pricetag on that, to have kept him alive. I suppose I wouldn't have been able to keep him alive.
It just kinda boggles my mind. Originally Posted by Mrs Selfestitle
You are one cool motha fucker Slip Originally Posted by Sweaty Grapes
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01-31-2013, 09:28 PM #18Maverick
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Originally Posted by KOC
This won't work, Slippy. They're all going to start quoting Republican / HMO bullshit about how we wait for 22 hours in an ER before we can see a doctor and our doctors all have to moonlight as bartenders because they don't earn enough to live.
I've done many loans for Doctors over the years.... They don't all make as much as you'd think. Just their Malpractice Insurance premiums alone are astronomical
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01-31-2013, 09:29 PM #19mother of turtles
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She should be able to call the provider and ask for the forms to complete. she can send in the billing etc. and claim it. then she can pay the hospital bills. Originally Posted by Slippy
She had medical travel insurance. I guess whatever hospital she was at didn't accept that "specific" insurance though.
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01-31-2013, 09:29 PM #20marijuana en papillote
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Don't get sick if you can't afford the luxury of American medicine.
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