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Art_from_Ark

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2. I've grown used to the Japanese system

Tue Sep 3, 2013, 10:34 AM

Sep 2013

National health insurance ("kokumin kenkou hoken&quot is mandatory for everyone, except for those who qualify for the private "shakai hoken" and prefer to join that. Premiums are based on income, family size, and to a certain extent age, but it doesn't matter if one has a pre-existing condition. The insurance pays for 70% of all necessary health care costs and prescriptions, including dental, which are fairly reasonably priced. Some health care for infants and young children is free or at a greatly reduced price, as is some (maybe all) health care for the elderly.

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What model should the US use to provide universal healthcare? [View all] Bunnahabhain Sep 2013 OP

I like the concept of the National Health Service as in the UK. pampango Sep 2013 #1

I would be ok with a National Health Service is schooling for doctors and nurses in the bluestate10 Sep 2013 #5

Private healthcare is for all intents and purposes illegal in Canada. Bunnahabhain Sep 2013 #7

I've grown used to the Japanese system Art_from_Ark Sep 2013 #2

Single payer with private and public options AngryAmish Sep 2013 #3

I prefer a private system with Insurance companies and hospitals forced to live up bluestate10 Sep 2013 #4

Taxpayer funded no-frills healthcare for all. Nye Bevan Sep 2013 #6