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Re: Are Americans charged for emergency hospital care?

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Canada doesn't charge anything for doctors visits or hospital care unless you want perks like a private room or something. At least in Ontario where I live.

When I was eleven I broke a hip and collarbone in a pedestrian car accident and my family was on government assistance at the time. Not one bill showed up and I had multiple surgeries and was in the hospital for weeks. Same thing when my mother had breast cancer and a mastectomy. In fact even a home assistant to help her with some child care as she recovered was provided.

The only things not covered by taxes and the government here are dental care, vision, most physiotherapy and prescriptions. Those you still need health insurance to cover.