When I read an article online about the 64-year old Alberta man who has to
live with a hole in his face for the next two-and-a-half years because of
hospital wait times in his province, I was horrified as I’m sure many others
were also. After having received chemotherapy for sinus cancer, this cancer
survivor developed a hole between his right eye and nose. He has since been
scheduled for about five surgeries to fix the gap in his face, but surgeries
were cancelled due to more urgent cases. Alberta Health Services considers this
procedure reconstructive or plastic surgery because it’s not a life threatening
condition. Consequently, the patient must remain in this unfavourable condition
for an indefinite period of time and has become increasingly frustrated.
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While this is an extreme example, it does bring up the
subject of public vs private health insurance. Private, or extended health
insurance, can make a difference in your life as it allows you more options for
treatment depending on the medical condition.
How many times have you been in the doctor’s office and noticed
that before he puts his pen to the prescription pad he asks the question: do
you have private health insurance? His recommendations for care will often be
based on whether or not you have any private coverage.
For questions about health insurance coverage visit CAAHealth & Dental Insurance.
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