How does medicare work in the states? (im a canadian in vegas) - GoFuckYourself.com

Myst · 01-14-2007, 05:58 AM

Ive developed some sort of nail infection..
I really want to go see a doctor before this gets out of hand

Anyone know how much I would be expected to pay here in the states? Do you pay by cash to the doctor himself or is there a lot of paperwork involved?

Juicy D. Links · 01-14-2007, 06:01 AM

Medicare is for the Elderly bro.

If its bad go see a doc , post a pic of the infection

stickyfingerz · 01-14-2007, 06:16 AM

Lol ya just go and pay. Probably find a small walk in clinic easy enough in vegas. Ill be there shortly 10am vegas time

KrisKross · 01-14-2007, 05:33 PM

You went to the US without travel insurance?

fuzebox · 01-14-2007, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by KrisKross

You went to the US without travel insurance?

What he said. Travel insurance is so a much have when in the USA, anything can happen and ruin you financially

Scottish Guy · 01-14-2007, 06:12 PM

I can't believe you don't have free health care in the states

collegeboobies · 01-14-2007, 08:32 PM

right nail infection... its an STD bud just admit it

Sly · 01-14-2007, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottish Guy

I can't believe you don't have free health care in the states

What does free healthcare have to do with a visitor needing treatment?

I wouldn't go to Canada and expect free Healthcare.

Scottish Guy · 01-14-2007, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Sly

What does free healthcare have to do with a visitor needing treatment?

I wouldn't go to Canada and expect free Healthcare.

In the uk no one pays for healthcare unless you want to use private facilities. Including visitors to the country

ztik · 01-14-2007, 08:50 PM

prly cost you like $100

and you won't have to wait for an hour in line either

Sly · 01-14-2007, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottish Guy

In the uk no one pays for healthcare unless you want to use private facilities. Including visitors to the country

What's stopping poor people from other countries flocking to the UK for free medical treatment?

We have many not-so-prosperous neighbors to our South.

EBORG9 · 01-14-2007, 09:53 PM

If you are broke you can get Medic-aid, but you have to be Black or Mexican, Canadians don't count....Just kidding.

If you go to University Med Center (emergency), they will treat you and attempt to bill you later.

It's on Charleston just west of the 215, or you can try a UMC quick care.

Don't be bringin' those Cannuck infections to the U.S., isn't that how shit got started back in the 80's?

tony286 · 01-14-2007, 10:11 PM

it will time to pay

OzMan · 01-14-2007, 10:20 PM

Hit me on icq if you need a good local Doc although not sure if he is open tomorrow because of holiday...otherwise try a Quick (and nasty) care. Not sure whether they will want cash up front or bill you..shouldn't be much anyhow unless you need some super antibiotic or something

fallenmuffin · 01-14-2007, 10:22 PM

just go to the doc probably cost between 100-190

TORTOISE · 01-14-2007, 11:31 PM

Sly Quote:What's stopping poor people from other countries flocking to the UK for free medical treatment?

We have many not-so-prosperous neighbors to our South.

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In the UK we have lots of people flocking from places such as east europe and asian countries and we still give them free health care....If your in the UK you get it free ..its that simple..

We also have programs such as a free new car if your disabled etc.

This is not a USA bashing reply as I like the USA ,but you are very very far behind in many welfare/social/healthcare issues compared to other countries....yes I know this will be a shock to you and many other americans..but the rest of the world is a little more advanced than some of you think!

beemk · 01-14-2007, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sly

What's stopping poor people from other countries flocking to the UK for free medical treatment?

We have many not-so-prosperous neighbors to our South.

getting to england is a lot harder than jumping a border, the flight there is probably too expensive.

collegeboobies · 01-14-2007, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sly

What's stopping poor people from other countries flocking to the UK for free medical treatment?

We have many not-so-prosperous neighbors to our South.

there is an ocean, no fence, they can barely make it from cuba you expect people to go across an ocean?

beemk · 01-14-2007, 11:34 PM

i smashed my finger with a hammer a month ago and it cost me like $250 including an x-ray.

sarettah · 01-14-2007, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TORTOISE

This is not a USA bashing reply as I like the USA ,but you are very very far behind in many welfare/social/healthcare issues compared to other countries....yes I know this will be a shock to you and many other americans..but the rest of the world is a little more advanced than some of you think!

We are also very far behind in the tax rates too. Calling the UK (or Canadian) medical care "free" is pure bullshit unless you are indigent because otherwise you are paying out the ass in taxes for your "free" medical care.

The "safety net" in the U.S. is that if you go to a hospital emergency room they have to take you whether you can pay or not.

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Mr Pheer · 01-14-2007, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by sarettah

The "safety net" in the U.S. is that if you go to a hospital emergency room they have to take you whether you can pay or not.

This is true. But the level of care you get is vastly different if you dont have insurance. I was in the emergency room one time, arrived by ambulance from a motorcycle accident, didnt have my insurance card with me. The way they treated me then was very different from the nice, professional care I got an hour later when my wife showed up with my insurance card.

directfiesta · 01-14-2007, 11:50 PM

You go to the USA, you take insurrance, either by paying your airfaire with a premium gold card ( check what they offer as insurrance ) or thru a special insurrance firm ( 30.00 or so for 3 weeks ... ).

A heart attack, a car accident can cost 100K and more .... If you have assets, then you are fucked!

sarettah · 01-14-2007, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Pheer

This is true. But the level of care you get is vastly different if you dont have insurance. I was in the emergency room one time, arrived by ambulance from a motorcycle accident, didnt have my insurance card with me. The way they treated me then was very different from the nice, professional care I got an hour later when my wife showed up with my insurance card.

Didn't say it was a good safety net. lol. The hospitals for one hate it. But it is really the only true safety net that applies to all states, otherwise a lot of it is handled differently state to state.

TORTOISE · 01-14-2007, 11:59 PM

sarettah relax.......Of course nothing is free.....

we have to pay for it via many different ways,we are not that stupid !!!!! smokers pay more than you in tax etc..but the bottom line is everyone gets free health care and social benefits ..I didnt say I agree or disagree with the issue I was just stating the fact that everyone even with 0 income was well looked after health wise and social wise compared to the usa .

sarettah · 01-15-2007, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by TORTOISE

sarettah relax

I am not excited, lol. I just don't like hearing "free" thrown out there. Folks do it here too, all the time. A couple of years ago, the city of Kansas City decided to quit delivering our "free" trash bags, ignoring completely the fact that we had approved a 1% sales tax increase to upgrade the trash collection and the way they sold the increase to the voters was that they would provide the trash bags as part of the deal.

Like Heinlein would say TANSTAAFL (there aint no such thing as a free lunch)

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TORTOISE · 01-15-2007, 12:14 AM

I agree sarettah the word free is used to often..when in fact nothing is free in any country you live in

The Sultan Of Smut · 01-15-2007, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Myst

Ive developed some sort of nail infection..
I really want to go see a doctor before this gets out of hand

Anyone know how much I would be expected to pay here in the states? Do you pay by cash to the doctor himself or is there a lot of paperwork involved?

I'd go check Alberta's health care website and see if there's a form you can fill out. As far as I know the Alberta government is bound to pay for ANY procedure you receive abroad that is covered in Alberta. I'm sure you will even be able to find a list of all the procedures which are included. The only sticky part is even though the CHA plainly states that your provincial government has to pay you'll probably need a lawyer to get them to pony up - or a good journalist.

In summary: (1) you're gonna have to pay even though the Alberta government is to be billed directly. (2) The Alberta government will tell you to fuck off when you ask for a refund unless you lawyer up first.

Sly · 01-15-2007, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TORTOISE

Sly Quote:What's stopping poor people from other countries flocking to the UK for free medical treatment?

We have many not-so-prosperous neighbors to our South.

**************************************

In the UK we have lots of people flocking from places such as east europe and asian countries and we still give them free health care....If your in the UK you get it free ..its that simple..

We also have programs such as a free new car if your disabled etc.

This is not a USA bashing reply as I like the USA ,but you are very very far behind in many welfare/social/healthcare issues compared to other countries....yes I know this will be a shock to you and many other americans..but the rest of the world is a little more advanced than some of you think!

No, it isn't a shock at all. I'm well aware of the many other socialized countries. "Free sub-par healthcare" versus lower taxes, I'll take lower taxes.

DAVD · 01-15-2007, 12:22 PM

I guess your Canadian insurance will pay for costs incurred abroad.

fris · 01-15-2007, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Myst

Ive developed some sort of nail infection..
I really want to go see a doctor before this gets out of hand

Anyone know how much I would be expected to pay here in the states? Do you pay by cash to the doctor himself or is there a lot of paperwork involved?

dude, wait until you get home if you can, paying money to see a doctor is so ghetto.

here i can stay in a hospital for 3 months and not pay a penny.

good luck to ya tho

Dagwolf · 01-15-2007, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Myst

Ive developed some sort of nail infection..
I really want to go see a doctor before this gets out of hand

Anyone know how much I would be expected to pay here in the states? Do you pay by cash to the doctor himself or is there a lot of paperwork involved?

Phone home. I'm pretty sure if you bring your medical bill back to Canada you can get partial reimbursement for the cost; I think that's what B.C. Medical told my wife a few years back (best to phone and make sure, though).

eZe · 01-15-2007, 12:27 PM

go to the doctor. pay cash. ask for a cash discount. The un-insured in the US pay full rate. Insurance companies squeeze the doctors down on rates so they maybe pay only 70%.

In the future some type of accident or catostrophic insurance is a good idea in the US.

Any one in the US who needs help with insurance, we are trying to put together a group rate for independant WebMasters here is a link to our thread:
http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showth...=673116&page=1

01-14-2007, 05:58 AM	#1
Myst Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,707	How does medicare work in the states? (im a canadian in vegas) Ive developed some sort of nail infection.. I really want to go see a doctor before this gets out of hand Anyone know how much I would be expected to pay here in the states? Do you pay by cash to the doctor himself or is there a lot of paperwork involved?

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EBORG9 Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sin City Posts: 1,823	If you are broke you can get Medic-aid, but you have to be Black or Mexican, Canadians don't count....Just kidding. If you go to University Med Center (emergency), they will treat you and attempt to bill you later. It's on Charleston just west of the 215, or you can try a UMC quick care. Don't be bringin' those Cannuck infections to the U.S., isn't that how shit got started back in the 80's? Last edited by EBORG9; 01-14-2007 at 09:55 PM..

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TORTOISE Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: LONDON/MONTREAL Posts: 734	Sly Quote:What's stopping poor people from other countries flocking to the UK for free medical treatment? We have many not-so-prosperous neighbors to our South. ************************************** In the UK we have lots of people flocking from places such as east europe and asian countries and we still give them free health care....If your in the UK you get it free ..its that simple.. We also have programs such as a free new car if your disabled etc. This is not a USA bashing reply as I like the USA ,but you are very very far behind in many welfare/social/healthcare issues compared to other countries....yes I know this will be a shock to you and many other americans..but the rest of the world is a little more advanced than some of you think! Last edited by TORTOISE; 01-14-2007 at 11:33 PM..

01-14-2007, 06:01 AM	#2
Juicy D. Links So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: N.Y. -Long Island -- Posts: 122,992	Medicare is for the Elderly bro. If its bad go see a doc , post a pic of the infection

01-14-2007, 06:16 AM	#3
stickyfingerz Doin fine Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 24,983	Lol ya just go and pay. Probably find a small walk in clinic easy enough in vegas. Ill be there shortly 10am vegas time

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Scottish Guy So Fucking Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 416	I can't believe you don't have free health care in the states

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collegeboobies So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,644	right nail infection... its an STD bud just admit it

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tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	it will time to pay

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OzMan Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Los Begas Posts: 9,162	Hit me on icq if you need a good local Doc although not sure if he is open tomorrow because of holiday...otherwise try a Quick (and nasty) care. Not sure whether they will want cash up front or bill you..shouldn't be much anyhow unless you need some super antibiotic or something

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fallenmuffin Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 8,170	just go to the doc probably cost between 100-190

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directfiesta Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Punta Cana, DR Posts: 29,591	You go to the USA, you take insurrance, either by paying your airfaire with a premium gold card ( check what they offer as insurrance ) or thru a special insurrance firm ( 30.00 or so for 3 weeks ... ). A heart attack, a car accident can cost 100K and more .... If you have assets, then you are fucked! __________________ I know that Asspimple is stoopid ... As he says, it is a FACT ! But I can't figure out how he can breathe or type , at the same time ....

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TORTOISE Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: LONDON/MONTREAL Posts: 734	sarettah relax.......Of course nothing is free..... we have to pay for it via many different ways,we are not that stupid !!!!! smokers pay more than you in tax etc..but the bottom line is everyone gets free health care and social benefits ..I didnt say I agree or disagree with the issue I was just stating the fact that everyone even with 0 income was well looked after health wise and social wise compared to the usa . Last edited by TORTOISE; 01-15-2007 at 12:01 AM..

01-15-2007, 12:14 AM	#26
TORTOISE Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: LONDON/MONTREAL Posts: 734	I agree sarettah the word free is used to often..when in fact nothing is free in any country you live in

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DAVD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 36	I guess your Canadian insurance will pay for costs incurred abroad. __________________ Oh Dear!

01-15-2007, 12:27 PM	#32
eZe Confirmed User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 360	go to the doctor. pay cash. ask for a cash discount. The un-insured in the US pay full rate. Insurance companies squeeze the doctors down on rates so they maybe pay only 70%. In the future some type of accident or catostrophic insurance is a good idea in the US. Any one in the US who needs help with insurance, we are trying to put together a group rate for independant WebMasters here is a link to our thread: http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showth...=673116&page=1