Lovetocruise2002 Posted October 5, 2020 Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 15 minutes ago, DJsMrs said: You think they'll open that soon? I'm feeling like our Mexico vacation in March will be a no-go because I don't think Canada will lift the two week quarantine until after spring break. The last thing they want is everyone jetting out of here and then coming home and passing the virus on back at the schools. I bet the 2 week quarantine stays in place until summer 2021 (despite me being hopeful that it's before then), especially with cases on the rise all over the place right now. I was referring to only the border. I also believe the quarantine will last longer than just after Christmas. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJsMrs Posted October 5, 2020 Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 4 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: I was referring to only the border. I also believe the quarantine will last longer than just after Christmas. Right - I always confuse the two and correlate the border being closed with the quarantine... mostly because we had to quarantine in March this year and it wasn't a super positive experience and ends up having such a significant impact on school and work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaAirplane Posted October 10, 2020 Report Share Posted October 10, 2020 I agree, it makes sense to keep the land border closed until after the holidays. There has already been a softening of the restrictions to allow the movement of family members. I really don’t see being able to drive across the border until January, at the very earliest. As for the 14-day quarantine, I think that we’ll have that kept in place well into next year, at least until the summer. As long as we keep, “relaxing” then seeing exponential spread, we’ll be stuck with it. Keeping schools open is a priority, as well as not flooding our health care system... heading into flu season just complicates matters even more. I’m so very tired of the covidiots. Despite restrictions and being in a “red zone”, there was a party at my neighbours’ last night that didn’t start until the wee hours of the morning, after by-law officers went “off the clock”. Carloads of mask-less young guys showed up at 2am, to start their Canadian Thanksgiving long weekend-end party. crisgold52 and Jjohnb 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted October 22, 2020 Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 HUGE NEWS FOR CANADIANS!!!! Just announced they are looking at starting rapid testing at airports in Canada that would result in only a 48 hr quarantine if you test negative with a rapid test....starting Nov 2nd in Calgary International Airport. Fingers crossed this will be successful and rolled out across Canada...it would be a travel game change for Canadians!!!! SpeedNoodles, WAAAYTOOO, ehw51 and 6 others 7 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted October 22, 2020 Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 21 minutes ago, monctonguy said: HUGE NEWS FOR CANADIANS!!!! Just announced they are looking at starting rapid testing at airports in Canada that would result in only a 48 hr quarantine if you test negative with a rapid test....starting Nov 2nd in Calgary International Airport. Fingers crossed this will be successful and rolled out across Canada...it would be a travel game change for Canadians!!!! Great news. What does it cost? ehw51 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehw51 Posted October 22, 2020 Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 what happens if you test positive???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted October 22, 2020 Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 48 minutes ago, ehw51 said: what happens if you test positive???? Quarantine for the full 14 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy Posted October 22, 2020 Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 4 hours ago, monctonguy said: HUGE NEWS FOR CANADIANS!!!! Just announced they are looking at starting rapid testing at airports in Canada that would result in only a 48 hr quarantine if you test negative with a rapid test....starting Nov 2nd in Calgary International Airport. Fingers crossed this will be successful and rolled out across Canada...it would be a travel game change for Canadians!!!! I hope this works and they implement it in all provinces soon. The "border closure" is hard on families. monctonguy and Lovetocruise2002 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted October 22, 2020 Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 20 minutes ago, teddy said: I hope this works and they implement it in all provinces soon. The "border closure" is hard on families. Cruising aside, there is so much truth to that. teddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted October 22, 2020 Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 The pilot is limited to YYC - Calgary International and the Coutts land border in southern Alberta. https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=745292BA041FB-0EF1-C209-733CF878164FB904 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWong Posted October 22, 2020 Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 5 hours ago, twangster said: Great news. What does it cost? I'm assuming that our UHC would cover it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJsMrs Posted October 23, 2020 Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 35 minutes ago, KWong said: I'm assuming that our UHC would cover it. I feel like I heard $150 on the news today. Healthcare probably won’t cover it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted October 23, 2020 Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 5 minutes ago, DJsMrs said: I feel like I heard $150 on the news today. Healthcare probably won’t cover it. The $150 mentioned is not associated with this pilot. This is a new option where travellers can privately pay for rapid testing needed for travel through a private company. DJsMrs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted October 23, 2020 Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 51 minutes ago, KWong said: I'm assuming that our UHC would cover it. No UHC for an ExPat. WAAAYTOOO and KWong 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted October 23, 2020 Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 17 hours ago, KWong said: I'm assuming that our UHC would cover it. I wouldn't assume that ever....we can't even get a family doctor with UHC...so not sure they are going to cover the cost of a test cause I want to go south. I love how people think we have free and great healthcare....free is only good if you can actually get it... One of my favorite topics when cruising to discuss with my American friends... No mention of cost though....but until the "Atlantic" Bubble bursts, i cant go anywhere..even in Canada without the 14 day quarantine so its a small step in the right direction but still months away I feel from any type of potential impact on a great scale. Baked Alaska and teddy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWong Posted October 23, 2020 Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 4 hours ago, monctonguy said: I wouldn't assume that ever....we can't even get a family doctor with UHC...so not sure they are going to cover the cost of a test cause I want to go south. I love how people think we have free and great healthcare....free is only good if you can actually get it... One of my favorite topics when cruising to discuss with my American friends... No mention of cost though....but until the "Atlantic" Bubble bursts, i cant go anywhere..even in Canada without the 14 day quarantine so its a small step in the right direction but still months away I feel from any type of potential impact on a great scale. It's strange that you can't get a family doctor. But then again I can only speak for my experience in Ontario, where it hasn't been that difficult to find them. Ive read that the OHIP reimbursement for COVID tests is between $40-50 so if it's covered I'd guess it would be similar. If it's not then that $150 figure floated earlier doesn't sound too far-fetched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted October 23, 2020 Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 12 minutes ago, KWong said: It's strange that you can't get a family doctor. But then again I can only speak for my experience in Ontario, where it hasn't been that difficult to find them. My family in Southern Ontario are thinking about moving. They are restricting their search to somewhere so they can keep their doctor otherwise they don't know how long they'll be without a doctor. Baked Alaska 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisellama Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 10/23 US Representative for Alaska, Don Young, proposes rule changes that would permit cruises to Alaska in 2021, even if Canada’s ports remained closed to cruise traffic. Under the 100-year old maritime law, foreign-flag ships must stop at a foreign port to legally call in Alaska. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 On 10/23/2020 at 7:18 PM, KWong said: It's strange that you can't get a family doctor. But then again I can only speak for my experience in Ontario, where it hasn't been that difficult to find them. That's norm here...5 year wait or longer in some cases...my boss this morning just told me his dad needs dialysis...its a 2 yr wait in some places in NS...so he's has been told his dad will die before he ever gets a treatment.....nice eh? Gotta love "free" healthcare that you have paid hugely for through crazy high tax rates in Canada...and now when you need it, you will die before you get it.....quite common in Canada...sad WAAAYTOOO, KWong, twangster and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 On 10/23/2020 at 11:24 AM, monctonguy said: One of my favorite topics when cruising to discuss with my American friends... I have the same discussions on the topic. It's fascinating when they argue back with them having never experienced it. SMH. Private healthcare in the U.S. has it own issues. So many claims are denied hoping you'll just go away and pay it yourself including routine annual items. monctonguy and teddy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 37 minutes ago, twangster said: Private healthcare in the U.S. has it own issues. So many claims are denied hoping you'll just go away and pay it yourself including routine annual items. Current high-deductible with health-spending account plans make that part even easier for them. My insurance that I have through my company, under one of the largest carriers, slams me with a $4,400 in-network / $8,800 out of network family deductible (for this year -- that's almost double what it was when this became the only option offered to us about 5 years ago). Insurance pays bupkis until you've crossed that threshold, with the sole exception of annual checkups with our primary doctor / pediatrician (which are 100% covered). So if you're a healthy family, you'll never cross that threshold unless something catastrophic happens. But you still have to buy in and pay the premiums because you don't want to be without coverage if that Really Bad Thing does happen. And if you're a family like mine, where we all have various chronic conditions that require various doctor visits and prescriptions all year long, we've had multiple years that we burned through the deductible in January, and even hit the high out of pocket maximum before the year was over. And people wonder why medical debt has become such a huge problem for so many families. Sorry, hijack is done now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose City Cruiser Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 2 hours ago, monctonguy said: That's norm here...5 year wait or longer in some cases...my boss this morning just told me his dad needs dialysis...its a 2 yr wait in some places in NS...so he's has been told his dad will die before he ever gets a treatment.....nice eh? Brain drain has been a huge problem for Atlantic/Western provinces and remote areas in respect to healthcare. Even with incentives, it is very hard to retain MDs to stay in those areas. Many leave due to burn out or find it more lucrative to practice in the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 2 hours ago, JLMoran said: Current high-deductible with health-spending account plans make that part even easier for them. My insurance that I have through my company, under one of the largest carriers, slams me with a $4,400 in-network / $8,800 out of network family deductible (for this year -- that's almost double what it was when this became the only option offered to us about 5 years ago). Insurance pays bupkis until you've crossed that threshold, with the sole exception of annual checkups with our primary doctor / pediatrician (which are 100% covered). So if you're a healthy family, you'll never cross that threshold unless something catastrophic happens. But you still have to buy in and pay the premiums because you don't want to be without coverage if that Really Bad Thing does happen. And if you're a family like mine, where we all have various chronic conditions that require various doctor visits and prescriptions all year long, we've had multiple years that we burned through the deductible in January, and even hit the high out of pocket maximum before the year was over. And people wonder why medical debt has become such a huge problem for so many families. Sorry, hijack is done now. At least you have an option if you have the money....we have no options in cases but to die for free. I have known family and co-workers in this situation. We still pay monthly fees and co-pays and crazy high taxes(maybe not compared to NJ or NY..ha) and still not covered. One of my fav topics to discuss when cruising....no model of healthcare is perfect it seems, but ours leaves alot to be desired when facts and examples are known. Now hurry up and open our borders so I cam enjoy more of these discussions during cruises!!! teddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rene Desmarais Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 4 hours ago, monctonguy said: That's norm here...5 year wait or longer in some cases...my boss this morning just told me his dad needs dialysis...its a 2 yr wait in some places in NS...so he's has been told his dad will die before he ever gets a treatment.....nice eh? Gotta love "free" healthcare that you have paid hugely for through crazy high tax rates in Canada...and now when you need it, you will die before you get it.....quite common in Canada...sad Can you not schedule his treatment in Toronto or Ottawa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 No..healthcare is provincial....so no options for that. At least he has a family doctor to be able to tell him that bad news...my partner cant get a family doctor and she is a RN....so imagine, walk in clinics wont see ppl due to Covid and Emergency is closed at the hospitals (and even if you can get in its a 12 hr wait to see a doctor and they wont do much as they are not "family doctors")so no options when something happens for any medical help.. JLMoran 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose City Cruiser Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 24 minutes ago, monctonguy said: No..healthcare is provincial....so no options for that. At least he has a family doctor to be able to tell him that bad news...my partner cant get a family doctor and she is a RN....so imagine, walk in clinics wont see ppl due to Covid and Emergency is closed at the hospitals (and even if you can get in its a 12 hr wait to see a doctor and they wont do much as they are not "family doctors")so no options when something happens for any medical help.. Look into the health benefits from her employer. Many extended healthcare plans have access to telemedicine. It does not replace a family physician but it is a replacement to the traditional walk-in clinic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 Don't worry..shes a nurse and I am a insurance agent....we are well aware of whats out there for medical and insurance wise ....this is very common in NB..we have contacted our MLA as well as the Minster of Health for the province....still nothing to show. Don't want to hijack this thread so lets get back to cruising..... On some positive news...my cruise booked for next Nov just dropped $99 with some flash sale....doesnt sound like much but its about a 10% so i'll gladly take it!!!! JLMoran, teddy, Lovetocruise2002 and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 First and last thread hijack from me. Sorry.@monctonguy If we ever connect on a cruise, I suspect we would have a lot to commiserate together on. My in-laws live outside of Nackawic, and unfortunately we are all very familiar with the healthcare there. monctonguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 Note to self...Do not move to New Brunswick. lol teddy, Baked Alaska, monctonguy and 2 others 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverk Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 7 hours ago, cruisellama said: 10/23 US Representative for Alaska, Don Young, proposes rule changes that would permit cruises to Alaska in 2021, even if Canada’s ports remained closed to cruise traffic. Under the 100-year old maritime law, foreign-flag ships must stop at a foreign port to legally call in Alaska. Any chance you can share your source for this news? I like to think it is true, but I'd also like to read the source material. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 32 minutes ago, steverk said: Any chance you can share your source for this news? I like to think it is true, but I'd also like to read the source material. Thanks! I heard the same reported on the daily Cruise Radio News brief this AM. More info here. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 13 minutes ago, JLMoran said: I heard the same reported on the daily Cruise Radio News brief this AM. More info here. It's always dubious when a source of cruise reporting cites the Jones Act instead of the PVSA. The concept of a PVSA waiver also doesn't address the immigration issues related to crew work visas. CBP has determined that a ship going to sea and returning to US waters without stopping in another country violates crew C-1/D visas. A PVSA waiver is a long shot. Immigration reform coupled with a PVSA waiver? I seriously hope he has close friends in all the right places. JLMoran and Baked Alaska 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverk Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 37 minutes ago, JLMoran said: I heard the same reported on the daily Cruise Radio News brief this AM. More info here. Thank you! Let's hope Alaska opens in 2021 for cruises! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisellama Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 1 hour ago, JLMoran said: I heard the same reported on the daily Cruise Radio News brief this AM. More info here. DItto's I just cut n pasted from CRN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisellama Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 1 hour ago, twangster said: It's always dubious when a source of cruise reporting cites the Jones Act instead of the PVSA. The concept of a PVSA waiver also doesn't address the immigration issues related to crew work visas. CBP has determined that a ship going to sea and returning to US waters without stopping in another country violates crew C-1/D visas. A PVSA waiver is a long shot. Immigration reform coupled with a PVSA waiver? I seriously hope he has close friends in all the right places. Guess the congressman and staff will need to figure out the right one to modify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 When two Florida based US Senators hatched their bill for a new cruise panel there were many that considered it an election year ploy to appease voters with no immediate relief to be seen. I'd love to see the 2021 Alaska cruise season happen and the PVSA is a whole other subject of contention but it isn't inconceivable the proposed action for PVSA reform from this Alaskan politician is another election year ploy to appease voters. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 18 hours ago, teddy said: First and last thread hijack from me. Sorry.@monctonguy If we ever connect on a cruise, I suspect we would have a lot to commiserate together on. My in-laws live outside of Nackawic, and unfortunately we are all very familiar with the healthcare there. I would enjoy that..we spend alot of time in Maine actually ...normally....Usually Bangor, Bar Harbor and Portland....usually 4-5x a year.....flights out plus vacation time and shopping...probably a better chance to run into you there than on a cruise..ha teddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWong Posted October 29, 2020 Report Share Posted October 29, 2020 Yeah it feels like a move designed simply to push any decisions back until the new year. At the end of the day, not a big deal. Let's figure out this second wave and then worry about other things. Baked Alaska 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisellama Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 Here's a link describing the legacy US legislation guiding or limiting cruise operations. Interesting commentary. https://cruiseradio.net/the-jones-act-passsenger-vessel-services-act-1886-maritime-law/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 16 hours ago, crisgold52 said: As of an hour ago from this post...This just breaking via the CBC... Canada has extended it's no sail order to FEB 28 2021. However its formality as no cruises depart from Canada till April. Pretty good indication that the border wont be opening before then either crisgold52 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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