• LegoBrickOnFire@lemmy.world
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    9 hours ago

    Oh wow! In switzerland there is immense political pressure beause health insurance is very expensive.

    I pay 6300 per year.

    • Matty Roses@lemmy.today
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      6 hours ago

      I’ve got a “Cadillac” plan in Spain, which for a family of 4 is about 5K a year. No copays or anything. Occasionally I’ll have a prescription which will cost €20, and the farmacist will get angry on my behalf.

      In the US, we were paying $25,000 (pretax) in premiums for a meh plan with copays at every turn.

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        6 hours ago

        The distinction here is important- $26K is premiums which is money that goes to the insurance companies. You will end up paying more than that with co-pays, deductibles, etc.

      • Lucky_777@lemmy.world
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        7 hours ago

        Usually all inclusive from what Ive heard from others. Problem is wait times. But if it’s not life threating, you’re waiting anyways in the US. United States healthcare is dominated by insurance lobbyist. Fear mongering Republicans keep the system up.