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Originally Posted by Azure
Why not? They have one of the best health care systems in the world and its VERY private.
But hey, we need MORE government run social programs.
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Wow, where to start....
- Healthcare in Switzerland is regulated by the Federal Health Insurance Act of 1994. Health insurance is compulsory for all persons residing in Switzerland
- Swiss are required to purchase basic health insurance, which covers a range of treatments detailed in the Federal Act. It is therefore the same throughout the country and avoids double standards in healthcare. Insurers are required to offer this basic insurance to everyone, regardless of age or medical condition. They may not make a profit off this basic insurance, but can on supplemental plans
- The insured pays the insurance premium for the basic plan up to 8% of their personal income. If a premium is higher than this, then the government gives the insured a cash subsidy to pay for any additional premium
- The compulsory insurance can be supplemented by private "complementary" insurance policies that allow for coverage of some of the treatment categories not covered by the basic insurance or to improve the standard of room and service in case of hospitalisation. This can include dental treatment and private ward hospitalisation which are not covered by the compulsory insurance.
Sounds super-duper private... Not.
Actually, it sounds a lot like Canada, except basic services are paid for by the government, and insurance companies make money on supplemental plans, the same as the Swiss.