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However, we do have subsidized and free health service available. What is lacking is the RESOURCE EDUCATION so that people know how to access the free services.

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It seems to me that some people on here are very au fait with the system and know how they may be able to get health care and afford their meds.

Just back to what I said about compiing a list of options - I have noticed so many 'Help, I can't afford my meds' posts of late - would it be useful at all to create a list of people's suggestions/answers?

Over in my part of the world a doctor's visit is $60-ish (probably $45 American) and prescriptions aren't too much more than that - maybe $15 for 3 months' supply of something (like a standardard antidepressant).

If you have health insurance (e.g., my Dad used to include me on his policy until I was given a free programme through my job after university) you may claim up to 80% of that back depending on your coverage.

So I find it amazing that people may have to pay hundreds of dollars per year for their meds alone.

I found the health system in the UK great for simply seeing a doctor and getting a prescription - free visits, free contraception, and virtually free prescription charges (just a few pounds).

However I don't know what the more extensive services are like...