Fuglydude
Master Don Juan
I'm Canadian, and we enjoy universal health coverage here in Canada. That being said, I barely use our system. If you take care of yourself, most stuff will heal on its own. I think I've been to the doc 2x in the last 6 years, and one was for a basic physical so I could qualify as a healthcare professional. I have a lot of friends who are residents and if I need a script for something, I just ask them. Its great piece of mind to know that if I do get really sick or have a bad accident, the government will take care of me.
I plan on moving to the US in the next 2-3 years to further my career. I know I'll have to buy health insurance down there. My question is how exactly does this work? They must charge "unhealthy" people higher premiums? Do they do drug screens?
I'm a competitive bodybuilder, sitting at around 185 lbs at 5'8", and plan on gaining another 25 lbs or so, so that I'll probably end up walking around at 200-205 in the offseason at around 12-13% bodyfat at the most. This is considered "obese" as per traditional BMI, and would probably lead to higher health premiums.
Just wondering if they do comprehensive health testing/physicals prior to approving people for policies... I have no idea how it works down there. I find it very odd that hospitals advertise in magazines and stuff like car companies do down in the US. Would greatly appreciate if someone could give me some info.
Thanx.
I plan on moving to the US in the next 2-3 years to further my career. I know I'll have to buy health insurance down there. My question is how exactly does this work? They must charge "unhealthy" people higher premiums? Do they do drug screens?
I'm a competitive bodybuilder, sitting at around 185 lbs at 5'8", and plan on gaining another 25 lbs or so, so that I'll probably end up walking around at 200-205 in the offseason at around 12-13% bodyfat at the most. This is considered "obese" as per traditional BMI, and would probably lead to higher health premiums.
Just wondering if they do comprehensive health testing/physicals prior to approving people for policies... I have no idea how it works down there. I find it very odd that hospitals advertise in magazines and stuff like car companies do down in the US. Would greatly appreciate if someone could give me some info.
Thanx.