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Posted by jason on July 12, 2000, at 8:42:10
MY MEDICAL COVERAGE UNDER MY PARENTS RUNS OUT THIS
MONTH BECAUSE I JUST GRADUATED FROM UNIVERSITY AND I'M
22 YEARS OLD. I CANNOT AFFORD ALL OF MY MEDS WITHOUT
MEDICAL COVERAGE! DOES ANYONE KNOW OF A GREAT CANADIAN
MEDICAL PLAN FOR YOUNG PEOPLE JUST OUT OF UNIVERSITY
WHO DO NOT HAVE FULL TIME JOBS YET?!!THANKS SO MUCH,
JASON
Posted by dj on July 12, 2000, at 12:50:17
In reply to FELLOW CANADIANS, HELP!!!!!!, posted by jason on July 12, 2000, at 8:42:10
> JASON
Please don't SHOUT! Take a deep breath, and then a few more. Calm down. Go talk to your doc. or university med. clinic and ask for some suggestions and a pocketful of your AD of choice, from their sample drawer.
Sante!
dj
Posted by PattyG on July 12, 2000, at 13:07:36
In reply to FELLOW CANADIANS, HELP!!!!!!, posted by jason on July 12, 2000, at 8:42:10
Is there such a thing as Cobra Insurance there? Our son was able to have a policy for three years after his coverage was terminated on our family plan. (It was pricey, however.) He now has a policy through Unicare, but has a 10 year waiver on any mental health related issues:( The doctor did, however, get in touch with the Patient Assistance program at Wyeth-Ayerst Labs and he gets his AD free. Good luck. I know this is a concern.
PattyG
Posted by Kath on July 12, 2000, at 16:18:31
In reply to Re: FELLOW CANADIANS, HELP!!!!!!, posted by dj on July 12, 2000, at 12:50:17
Hi dj - :-))
Like your style!
Kath
> Please don't SHOUT! Take a deep breath, and then a few more. Calm down. Go talk to your doc. or university med. clinic and ask for some suggestions and a pocketful of your AD of choice, from their sample drawer.
>
> Sante!
>
> dj
Posted by dj on July 12, 2000, at 17:49:07
In reply to Re: FELLOW CANADIANS, HELP!!!!!! » dj, posted by Kath on July 12, 2000, at 16:18:31
> Hi dj - :-))
>
> Like your style!
>
> KathThanks, Kath!
Posted by Janice on July 12, 2000, at 22:20:34
In reply to FELLOW CANADIANS, HELP!!!!!!, posted by jason on July 12, 2000, at 8:42:10
Hi Jason,
Which province do you live in? Some provinces make it easier than others (I'm guessing you may be in Ontario).
To give you a worse case scenario I was in your situation in Ontario. I had no idea how to buy insurance so I didn't - I didn't even realize someone could buy insurance. So I bought my medications. My psychiatrist found out and starting giving me alot of them for free.
At the end of the year, I spent about $800 on drugs. When my father's accountant did my taxes, he said the government gave me back 25-30% of what I paid. So maybe that is a kind of insurance.
Seriously though, if you figure out how an individual buys insurance, please come back to let me know. I have even asked my friends and family back there, and they look at me like I am from outer space.
I am currently living in Alberta, and it's so easy and cheap to get insurance here. Good luck Jason.
Janice
Posted by Cam W. on July 16, 2000, at 17:56:50
In reply to FELLOW CANADIANS, HELP!!!!!!, posted by jason on July 12, 2000, at 8:42:10
Jason - Here in Alberta, students and others with low income (based on need) can get meds (& dental) through Blue Cross. You will have to pay 30% to a maximum of $25.00 per prescription (up to 100 days supply). If you can get your doc to write a 3 month supply, the price is not that bad.
I'll take a guess that you are in New Brunswick. I don't know if your Blue Cross has a similar deal, but it could be looking into. I believe the program is funded by the Alberta government.
You could also phone your legislature (health & welfare) and ask if there are any government programs that help those with high drug costs and lower incomes.
Hope this helps - Cam
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