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To: mph who wrote (215932)	8/17/2007 3:45:09 PM
From: gamesmistress	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793972

At the very end of the Calgary-Herald article (titled: "Calgary's Quads - Born in the USA") it said that the Calgary Health Region will foot the entire bill. It isn't the first time this has happened this year, either: Jepp was transported to Benefis hospital in Great Falls last Friday -- making her the fifth Alberta woman to be transferred south of the border this year because of neonatal shortages in Calgary. Dr. Tom Key, the Montana perinatologist who delivered the babies, described the decision to send Jepp outside of Calgary as "unselfish." "There's not a physician in either of our countries who wouldn't love to take care of a mom in this situation," he said. Key added that Karen Jepp was transferred to Montana, in part, because physicians felt it was necessary to go ahead with a C-section after it appeared Dahlia's health may be in jeopardy. canada.com

To: mph who wrote (215932)	8/17/2007 4:00:38 PM
From: Lane3	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793972

You're sure jumping to conclusions from the text of one article. Perhaps, although I read more than one article. I'm certainly glad she wasn't left hanging. Would you have said "no" to her? I doubt it. "Transport" likely means exactly what it says, not the entire cost of the stay and care. Perhaps, but it would be very embarrassing to Canada if they did not pay. They sent here here, after all. It's not like she came on her own. Seems to me that's an indication that they consider themselves liable for payment. I will be amazed if they stiff the hospital that took this woman. "Do I need private health care coverage when travelling outside Canada? In relation to out-of-country health insurance coverage, the federal health insurance legislation, the Canada Health Act, requires provincial and territorial health insurance plans to provide portability of coverage for insured medically necessary hospital and physician services when temporarily outside one's home province or territory. The portability criterion of the Act does not entitle one to seek services in another country, but is more intended to entitle one to receive necessary services in relation to an emergency when the absence is temporary, such as on business or vacation. However, because of the high costs associated with health care in some foreign countries, reimbursement for emergency health care by a province or territory may not be made at the full amount. Therefore, it is recommended that when travelling outside Canada, individuals are encouraged to purchase private insurance to ensure adequate coverage. Individuals who seek treatment out-of-country without prior approval from their provincial or territorial health insurance plans may be required to bear the cost of the services received." hc-sc.gc.ca