in article , Michael Daly at
wrote on 3/25/05 9:36 PM:


On 25-Mar-2005, Scott Weiser wrote:

HOSPITALIZATION and SURGERY. It does
not, by law.

Which law? Provide proof.

The supplemental policies _do_ provide for hospitalization and
surgery. It is you who is too ignorant to accept the truth.

Mike

What's he trying to say Mike? That we can't have health insurance? Or that
it can't be used for hospital care?

Here's what comes with a ManuLife Flex Care policy (thousands of Canadians
have one of these):

$250,000 lifetime maximum (applies to all Extended Health Care benefits)
Best Doctors ®Solutions Services - upon diagnosis of a serious illness or
injury, you can receive an evaluation of your medical records by world-class
specialists who confirm the initial diagnosis and recommend appropriate
treatment options. This fast, yet indepth review can reduce potentially
serious complications from a misdiagnosis and help your local physician
determine the proper course of action. In addition to medical advice, Best
Doctors provides the following services: treatment planning, identification
of the most appropriate care provider, and care management.
Chiropractor, Chiropodist, Osteopath, Naturopath, Podiatrist, Registered
Massage Therapist, Acupuncturist, Physiotherapist - combined maximum of $750
per anniversary year for all eight of these paramedical specialists,
including chiropractic x-rays (payable only after Government Health
Insurance Plan maximums have been reached, if applicable)
Psychologist or approved social worker - $80 maximum first visit, $65
maximum subsequent visits, 12 visit maximum per anniversary year
Homecare and Nursing, Prosthetic Appliances, Durable Medical Equipment -
combined maximum of $8,500 per anniversary year

A quick tour of http://www.coverme.com/ should make it obvious that
Canadians can purchase health insurance.