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Per-capita expenditure on healthcare is higher in the US than anywhere else, we know this. But it doesn’t cover - quality of healthcare - how much is actually
by wepple 5y ago
Per-capita expenditure on healthcare is higher in the US than anywhere else, we know this. But it doesn’t cover
- quality of healthcare
- how much is actually out of my pocket
Compared to Australia, NZ, the UK, I have better healthcare in the US. And financially it’s insignificant.
- wepple 5y agoFor those downvoting, I assume you’ve lived in all 4 countries and have first hand experience like I do too. Let’s discuss pros & cons of each! The American system is so deeply flawed and broken in many ways; high inequality is one result. But the states is just that: a loose collection of highly varying fairly independent states. YMMV.
- 300bps 5y agohigh inequality is one result Agreed. In the US if you work at a very large company that predominantly has high value employees then you very likely have the best health coverage in the world by far. I am the beneficiary of such a health plan. I pay $2,400 per year for my family plan. My total out of pocket after that is $750 per year. Oh and unions. They have great health coverage generally as well. Everyone else has from good to terrible.
- pessimizer 5y ago> I pay $2,400 per year for my family plan. My total out of pocket after that is $750 per year. Your company also pays at least as much directly, and it's part of your compensation. I'm not sure how relevant the healthcare of wealthy people is, though. Wealthy people have good healthcare everywhere.