Such a deal! He saved a whopping $35 a month by opting out of his medical coverage. Of course, there turned out to be some unforeseen consequences...
A man from Enderby, B.C., recently diagnosed with colon cancer is facing mounting hospital bills after previously opting out of the province's Medical Services Plan (MSP).
Benjamin Fuller, 43, opted out of B.C.'s health insurance five years ago in an effort to lower his bills, according to his wife, Kristina Fuller.
"Residents who opt out are responsible for the payment of all medical, hospital and other health-care services received during the 12-month opt-out period," according to the B.C. government website.
Benjamin was diagnosed with aggressive colon cancer metastatic throughout the abdomen and liver.
According to his oncologist, his condition is incurable, so palliative chemotherapy was prescribed to extend his life.
I believe that as the old saying goes, one can be "penny-wise and pound-foolish". Fuller unwittingly illustrates the veracity of that observation. To date, the Fullers owe more than $22,000 .