with your permission, contact your medical doctor in Canada and assist them in discussing your medical file with the local treating physician
assist with a medical evacuation and safe transfer, including liaising with service providers
Note that the Government of Canada does not:
pay hospital or medical bills
pay for a medical evacuation, an air ambulance or other similar commercial services
make decisions pertaining to your medical care
interfere in your medical care
provide medical or legal advice
If you become sick after returning to Canada
If you become sick (e.g. fever, shortness of breath) or if symptoms of an existing medical condition worsen while travelling and you are still sick when you return to Canada, tell a flight attendant or cruise staff, or a border services officer when you arrive. They will decide whether you need further medical assessment by a quarantine officer.
If you become sick after you return to Canada or if you were sick while you were away, see a health care provider. Tell them the countries you visited and whether you received medical care (for example, blood transfusions, injections, dental care or surgery).
Describe your symptoms to the health care provider before you make the appointment. Some illnesses, such as measles, are highly contagious, so they might arrange to see you without exposing others.
If I get sick or have an accident while visiting Canada, will the Government of Canada pay for my medical treatment? Canada does not pay for hospital or medical services for visitors. You should get health insurance to cover any medical costs before you come to Canada.
Special care if you become ill or injured while traveling
Contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate for a list of local healthcare providers and medical facilities. If your illness is serious, consular officers can help you find medical assistance. If you want, they can inform your family and friends.
See your local doctor, ER, urgent care or walk-in clinic to receive a prescription or they may phone it in or email it for you. Hours vary but there are many 24 hour pharmacies in the U.S.
The nearest US embassy or consulate can help travelers locate medical services and notify your friends, family, or employer of an emergency. They are available for emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, overseas and in Washington, DC (888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444).
Foreigners will receive emergency care, but non-urgent medical treatment won't be covered. To make sure you won't have to pay for all of your medical expenses, you should sign up for an international health insurance plan.
The Canada Health Act works to ensure that Canadians receive most of their medical care for free, but this does not apply to those visiting from outside the country. If you are injured, you will need to use your own health insurance or pay out of pocket for the medical care you receive in Canada.
Traveler's diarrhea is a digestive tract disorder that commonly causes loose stools and stomach cramps. It's caused by eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated water. Fortunately, traveler's diarrhea usually isn't serious in most people — it's just unpleasant.
Travelling while sick is not recommended as you are at risk of feeling worse and infecting other passengers on the flight. You should not be flying if you have shortness of breath, a racing heart or could be contagious.
All symptoms of motion sickness usually go away in 4 hours after stopping the motion. As for the future, people usually don't outgrow motion sickness. Sometimes, it becomes less severe in adults.
You can visit an urgent care center, walk-in clinic, or hospital emergency room for immediate medical needs. For non-emergency issues, you may choose to schedule an appointment with a primary care physician or specialist.
Bottom Line. The cost of a primary care visit when paying out of pocket averages $171, but can range between $75 to nearly $300 for a basic exam without insurance. The cost of primary care can be upwards of $600 depending on the lab tests and immunizations being done at the time of care.
They can vary wildly. The average per-day hospital cost in the U.S. is $2,883, with California ($4,181) the most expensive, and Mississippi ($1,305) the least. The average hospital stay is 4.6 days, at an average cost of $13,262. If surgery is involved, hospital costs soar through the roof.
If during your visit to Canada you get sick or injured, the Canadian government won't pay for any hospitalization or emergency medical services for visitors. Also, if you don't have proper medical insurance coverage, you will be liable to pay for any medical service out of your own pocket.
The first thing you should do is ensure everyone involved is alright. Next, call the local authorities, then get the other party's insurance information. If you are seriously injured, seek medical attention immediately. You have to call the local authorities to help if this happens to you while you're traveling.
If you or a travel companion gets an injury or sickness that can't be helped with basic first aid or an over-the-counter medicine, seek medical attention right away. Visit Getting Health Care During Travel to learn how to connect with a doctor or medical services during your trip.
Canada provides world-class hospitals and top-ranked health care in the event of a medical emergency. However, U.S. government health insurance plans do not pay for hospital costs, medical expenses or prescription drugs for visitors to Canada.
Canada offers free emergency medical treatment regardless of immigration status, and you don't need a health card. However, going to the nearest hospital in case of an emergency is recommended, as some walk-in clinics may charge fees if you're not a resident of that province or territory.
If you are not a Canadian resident with a valid health card, you will be responsible for the cost of your care. Health PEI charges fees for a variety of services which can differ between facilities. Fees are subject to change without notice. You may also be charged a fee for accessing your health records (fees vary).
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