There has been socialized medicare in Canada for years. As a single person(widower) I pay 44.00 per month. That covers everything including 75% of drugs with a maximum cost of 25.00 per presciption.As far as waiting for care, if you want elective surgery, such as a hip replacement ect. you will have to wait six months to a year. My wife was diagnosed with cancer as I was, we were in the hospital two days later.
Also there is no limit to your stay or cost. I have a friend who has been on a kidney dialyis machine for eight months now. He will be there as long as he lives, three times a week.
Really what this amounts to is the Govt. returning some of your tax money.
Regards
LOL, there are more MRI units in Boston than Canada proper. If you're happy with sociaised health care, what can I say?