Episode
Alberta's Out-of-Country Health Care Denials: Families Fight for Treatment
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- May 9, 2026
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- 110
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Summary
Albertas out-of-country health care funding program faces scrutiny as it denies coverage for patients seeking treatments unavailable in Canada. Tamara Polo, a mother of three, is one such patient, injured in a parking lot accident, diagnosed with cervical instability abroad, and denied coverage for necessary surgery due to lack of in-country diagnosis. Samantha Lieskovskys daughter, Myla, with a rare vascular condition, also faces denial, highlighting the challenges families face in navigating the system. Experts suggest government intervention is needed to address these issues, as families struggle to fundraise and advocate for their loved ones. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/21a35902638b7bb9