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Yes. Which ... I am sorry is not "free". We can argue about it being cheap or not cheap or whatever. Sure. But I don't get why I got downvoted for pointing out
by ulfw 5y ago
Yes. Which ... I am sorry is not "free". We can argue about it being cheap or not cheap or whatever. Sure.
But I don't get why I got downvoted for pointing out that it's not free, when that's 100% true.
750EUR public (which doesn't cover everything) or depending on age anywhere from 400 to 1500EUR private isn't "free healthcare". That's on top of high taxes etc.
Germany has a lot of great things. Free healthcare ain't one of them. Let's stay honest.
- oezi 5y agoI don't think anybody says it would be free (what is free except air and love anyway?). But it is universal and also available if you are not working, are unemployed or retired. If you are not earning any money, then you still receive the same level of care. You are right that it doesn't cover everything, but in my experience these are primarily things where there is a high level of own influence or electivness (dental implants, lasik, glasses) and or cost/benefit isn't proven. Since a basic level of care is provided I don't mind that.