Universal Healthcare - what is it and is it socialism?
Let's answer the last bit of the question: Is universal healthcare socialism?No. For decades, developed capitalist countries around the world, have had universal health care. These countries consider universal health care necessary for a healthy economy and population. Places like Australia, Japan, and Canada all have universal health care.
But what is it? Universal health coverage (UHC) means, that all people have access to the full range of quality health services they need, when and where they need them, without financial hardship. That means it won't financially ruin you if you have to go to the hospital to get surgery or if you decide to add another human to the population. It basically means that everyone is entitled to health care. From the homeless on the street to the CEO in the biggest company.
How is it funded? Via taxes. Financing comes predominantly from state-level general tax revenues and, to a lesser extent, a municipal income tax. That means that if I pay my taxes, I can get all the coverage I need, without having to pay for my visit.
I saw this bill here for the birth of a child
$30K for a child birth. Because Denmark has universal healthcare, we pay absolutely nothing for the birth of a child.
Now, you might be asking "How much are you paying in taxes?"
I will tell you how much: 39%. I pay the bottom-bracket tax. The top-bracket tax is for people who are high-earners. The limit is 568.900 kroner per year, or $82.299. Anything above that is taxed an additional 15%.
Yes, we do have a high taxes, but they aren't too high. Most people can make ends meet without having to work two or more jobs. Our salaries are also pretty high, so that is also a contributing factor to making ends meet with just one job.
Some people are pushing for health insurance, but it's been shelved because our current system is working well
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If the above holds true, why is that a problem?
A lot to be said and saved when going with the old fashioned route
They are at best Mixed Economies,a Bit of this,a Bit of that!
Someone has to pay for it,with Taxes,or directly for the care received!
There is No Free Lunch!
Switzerland has universal health care, regulated by the Swiss Federal Law on Health Insurance. There are no free state-provided health services, but private health insurance is compulsory for all persons residing in Switzerland (within three months of taking up residence or being born in the country).
Health insurance covers the costs of medical treatment and hospitalisation of the insured. However, the insured person pays part of the cost of treatment. This is done (a) by means of an annual deductible (called the franchise), which ranges from CHF 300 (PPP-adjusted US$ 489) to a maximum of CHF 2,500 (PPP-adjusted $4,076) for an adult as chosen by the insured person (premiums are adjusted accordingly) and (b) by a charge of 10% of the costs over and above the excess up to a stop-loss amount of CHF 700 (PPP-adjusted $1,141). ........................
Maybe could be a Model for other Countries to follow?
I lived in a socialist country and we had free healthcare and education, higher included.
It worked well because we didn't have people out of work.
No homeless, no beggars, no people who can not find work.
Which means the great majority contributed.
When a student finishes their higher education they are offered work straight away.
The catch was that it may be in another city or district. It was considered experience.
But when you put the weight of people long term out of work, I personally have met people in UK who lived on the Dole almost all their lives (weren't interested in the jobs we offered through the Job centre or jobs at all if we have to be clear) you can imagine the aftereffect it would have on the system.
Add the uncontrolled immigration and you have a recipe for disaster waiting to happen.
More unemployed and not contributing to taxes people.
Then you see people waiting for months to see a dentist or have a scan.
And those who can afford (not too many though) go for private health insurance and pay extra to be able to use the health service when they need one.
What is fair and universal about it is the question?
but plenty extra in the health facilities owners pockets.
The scandinavian model is good.
but plenty extra in the health facilities owners pockets.
The scandinavian model is good.
but plenty extra in the health facilities owners pockets.
The scandinavian model is good.
Biden is not always bad!