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Originally Posted by PAYNE1
I am wondering how "socialized medicine" works in countries such as Canada and Great Britain. What fees are involved in them? Are people higher above the poverty level getting it more cheaply?
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Other people gave good answers, but one point, I think, was not covered. ANd of course each province is different, because healthcare is a provincial matter. So, in my province there is a cutoff point where you'll have to pay 100% of the premiums. Then there are tiers below that 80%, 60%, down to 0% that you would have to pay monthly if you make little money. So everyone can be covered if they register for it.
Looks like right now the rates are $64 a month for one person or 116 for a family of two. And then there's the premium assistance I described above. If you make less than $22K per year, you pay zero:
MSP - Premiums
Of course many jobs cover healthcare benefits, and then you don't have to pay this at all. Some things aren't covered, like physiotherapy. So while Walt would be okay, Hank might still be up the creek (Breaking Bad reference.)