Canadians-does your universal health care coverage include free dental too-or how does that work in Canada?
- Chosen by Voters This is in part reiterating other answers, but I wanted to echo that the national health care in Canada isn't "free". First, taxes in general are higher to cover the costs. Then in some provinces, taxes are even higher (like Manitoba), or you have to pay a monthly subscription fee (like B.C., Alberta) that is anywhere from $60 to $150++ for anyone making more than a certain monthly income (around $1,500).On top of that, dental, optical, appliances (wheelchair, crutches, cpap machine, etc) are not covered, nor are prescriptions. Most people pay for private insurance for these things, around $75+ a month if through an employer.One other note is that in some areas, Canada is developing a two tier system … there are clinics that, for an added fee, will see you for urgent care or some surgeries, so you don't have to wait. (there are waiting time for most treatment, including surgeries, often in the months; and E.R. and Urgent Care wait times can be many hours).As an American living in Canada, though, I greatly appreciate the fact that anyone can get medical when they need it. That appreciation only increased when my hubby ended up in hosp for a week and we didn't suddenly have $30,000 or more debt to deal with! A son of mine living in the U.S. has recently had to file bankruptcy on account of unexpected medical bills. He is 22, with a wife and two children, an entry level job, no health ins, and had an off the job accident requiring hospitalization and two surgeries. In Canada, this would not have happened (going bankrupt). 5 years ago 50% 4 Votes