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Employers in the US provide healthcare if you work full-time. You may pay a premium, but it's probably similar to the taxes you paying EU, if not lower.
by s_y_n_t_a_x 8y ago
Employers in the US provide healthcare if you work full-time. You may pay a premium, but it's probably similar to the taxes you paying EU, if not lower.
- lm28469 8y agoLower for who ? https://www.healthsystemtracker.org/chart-collection/health-spending-u-s-compare-countries/#item-relative-size-wealth-u-s-spends-disproportionate-amount-health https://www.healthsystemtracker.org/chart-collection/health-...
- s_y_n_t_a_x 8y agoThat's what countries spend in total, I was talking about in context of individuals with good jobs (employer provided healthcare) Btw a large reason why the US spends more on healthcare than other countries is research & development.
- lm28469 8y agoDon't you lose your job sponsored health care after being laid off ? Or is it expected that companies keeps you employed when you get a cancer / other high impact health issues ?
- s_y_n_t_a_x 8y agoYou'll most likely fall under COBRA protection (https://www.healthcare.gov/unemployed/cobra-coverage/ https://www.healthcare.gov/unemployed/cobra-coverage/) where you can keep your employer coverage for 18 months while you find a new job.