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LiberalLovinLug

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11. In Canada, we never use the term "pre-existing conditions"

Reply to Duppers (Original post)

Wed Feb 10, 2021, 03:13 PM

Feb 2021

There is no such thing as far as health care access.

We also never use the word "Insurance" when it comes to our health care. Even though it is a form of insurance backed up by the federal government. Its just called Medicare.

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Are Canadians covered for pre-existing health conditions? [View all] Duppers Jan 2021 OP

I'm fairly sure we are. canuckledragger Jan 2021 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author Duppers Jan 2021 #6

Howdy, again. Duppers Jan 2021 #9

Yes. The concept doesn't exist. N/T Bobstandard Jan 2021 #2

Everyone covered by the Health Services, citizen or not,is covered for pre-existing conditions. Nt Fiendish Thingy Jan 2021 #3

Yes, just not on travel insurance Bev54 Jan 2021 #4

Thank you! Duppers Jan 2021 #7

Yes. There are some million dollar treatments that are rare nobody is covered for. applegrove Jan 2021 #5

Well, we're covered from birth to death, Worried2020 Jan 2021 #8

Yes, thanks! Duppers Jan 2021 #10

In Canada, we never use the term "pre-existing conditions" LiberalLovinLug Feb 2021 #11

Thank you! Duppers Feb 2021 #12