You don’t have a family doctor, and you can’t get an admission bed. So you end up waiting and waiting in the ER for a physician who might not be able to help much, writes Dr. Brian Wall.
That would make sense but they also should have said as much. The way they phrased it is coming off like Canadians in general are getting charged this as well.
Expats who stop paying their medical services plan (or whatever it’s called in other provinces) are not covered, hence the ER bill. People who intended to live abroad for a long time often cancel them.
In Canada? Doubt. I’ve been at multiple hospitals and this has never been a thing. Ambulance, sure, but never charged to see a doctor.
They might no longer have a Canadian/provincial health coverage since they live out of the country.
That would make sense but they also should have said as much. The way they phrased it is coming off like Canadians in general are getting charged this as well.
Sorry for the confusion. I am Canadian, but you lose plenty of rights after 6 months. My wife is Spanish.
We were able to get a partial refund once we returned home.
Nova Scotia. I am not a resident anymore. No doubt to be had friend
Check it: https://www.nshealth.ca/documents-and-reports/hospital-fees-out-country-visitors-english
Expats who stop paying their medical services plan (or whatever it’s called in other provinces) are not covered, hence the ER bill. People who intended to live abroad for a long time often cancel them.