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It's a hell of a lot higher than most developed nations. Here in Ireland, as far as I'm aware, it's free thanks to the long term illness scheme. (We have both p
by messe 6y ago
It's a hell of a lot higher than most developed nations. Here in Ireland, as far as I'm aware, it's free thanks to the long term illness scheme. (We have both public and private healthcare available)
- wincy 6y agoJust because you never see the cost, doesn’t mean it costs “nothing”.
- messe 6y agoSure, but to someone who's on unemployment benefits. It's free. To someone who's earning a little bit more than that, it's free. To someone who is earning enough to pay tax, they're paying a tiny amount. To someone who's earning more than 30K€, they're paying a few grand in taxes (which covers other public services also). To someone who's earning 60k€ they're paying even more. But the important thing is that the person who's earning fuck-all can still afford it, because it costs nothing to them.
- inetsee 6y agoI am aware that insulin costs a lot less in other countries. I have read the stories of Americans going to Canada to buy insulin. I have also read the stories of diabetics in the United States who died because they tried to make their insulin last longer by rationing their dose. If I didn't have insurance my insulin would cost me either $245 (fast-acting) or $700 (basal) a vial. I was just pointing out that getting insulin for $35 a vial in the United States is a very good deal.