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> Co-pay is 30% It's actually better in practice because the state puts maximum prices on all kinds of procedures, and IIRC there is also a maximum annual amo
by rwmj 3y ago
> Co-pay is 30%
It's actually better in practice because the state puts maximum prices on all kinds of procedures, and IIRC there is also a maximum annual amount that you can be charged. IOW it's easy to ensure your care costs are bounded.
- throwaway2037 3y agoGreat point! First, I didn't know that the national gov't is actively involved in medical pricing. I guess it makes sense when you have national health care. Second, to state the obvious, 30% would be insane co-pay for someone in the United States. However, in Japan, it is quite reasonable. Elderly only pay 10%, and most children pay nothing.