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I didn't know about the name of the model, so I went on a quick search of the models and found this[0] short explanation for any other curious reader. [0] http
by cmehdy 6y ago
I didn't know about the name of the model, so I went on a quick search of the models and found this[0] short explanation for any other curious reader.
[0] https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/sickaroundtheworld/countries/models.html https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/sickaroundtheworld/...
- iso1210 6y agoI'd be interested in how the other systems work with mental health issues. That link says that US Veterans get proper healthcare -- free at the point of use, paid for by the tax payer. Is that right? Last I heard it was controversial (in America) to give healthcare to 9/11 responders.
- whimsicalism 6y ago> Is that right? Yes, although it has a history of controversial mismanagement/underfunding. That said, in the US, the typical story is that large, social welfare programs like SSA, VA, etc. were created in the early 20th century and remain very popular. Today, new similar programs are very controversial.
- rat87 6y agoAlthough there are similarities 9/11 responders generaly aren't veterans(former soldiers) but police and firefighters and medics (some overlap exists because some were previously soldiers before leaving and becoming firefighters/policemen/etc) There were several seperate laws passed to pay for their healthcare especially due to toxic air conditions after the attack