Well, it is official…we have health insurance. We have actually had it since we stepped foot into Canada….but, now….I am going to “get to” use it. I have had an active hernia for almost 2 years and could not have surgery because it would be thousands of dollars for something  that was not life threating……So, I went to the Dr. last week (can you believe it?? A real live check up!!) And I was told that I would be having hernia surgery. The Dr. says…”I will contact the surgeon and he will be in contact with you”!! I have to go get a HUGE HUGE amount of tests done before then.

Seriously, universal health insurance is REALLY what is needed in the US. Yes, you wait a bit longer for routine things…but, they are routine…so there is really not a hurry tp begin with. The fact that we are not paying $1,500 a month for prescription drugs is amazing. NOW…the reality is…Claire’s net pay is signifantly lower than it used to be….but, we get health insurance….and a child fitness credit…..and the people that live here have REALLY low taxes. I don’t think EVERYTHING about Canada is wonderful………but, health insurance is something that is really really much better for our entire family! Keep on clicking…I see the scripts starting to work!! Tell your friends to come and read too!

Love,
Anne

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