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Originally posted by wyldblyss
Someone asked what a trust fund would be used for if the Canadian Health Care System took care of the medical costs.
Well, no professional here, but here are a few things that might have to be covered. My eldest was very ill when she was little and was taken to another city for hospitalization so I'm familar with some of the expenses.
For instance:
Medications in the hospital are covered, not outside of it unless you have your own insurance through work etc.
Most things like leg braces, wheelchairs, walkers are not covered.
The child was flown to another city..hence accomodations, meals etc. for the parents are not covered.
If the parents are missing work to be at the hospital with the child then thier normal expenses still have to be covered even if they are not working.
Long distance calls to relatives/friends to let them know of the childs progress.
Travel expenses to and from the child if he is in the hospital for an extended period of time.
Expenses can add up..you would be surprised.
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exactly. my sister's b/f has missed work since it happened and they are not close enough to the town they live in to work. Also the rest of the stuff you mention plays a role