Netherlands

Question 1

Love for natural remedies

Answer 1

The doctors are notorious for telling people to take Advil and come back in 2 weeks to see if they feel better. They believe natural remedies solve most shit

Question 2

System

Answer 2

Universal coverage. It’s universal statutory coverage provided by competing sickness funds. No adult dental, eyeglasss or physical therapy. Private insurance takes care of that if people buy it, but u gotta pay outta pocket cuz not everything is covered. The penalties are stiff for not signing up

Question 3

Cost sharing

Answer 3

Government helps those who can’t afford it pay their premiums. People pay a nominal fee for premiums cuz most come out of payroll taxes. $430 deductible for the mandatory insurance plan, GP visits are exempt

Question 4

Financing

Answer 4

10% of GDP and 5k per person.

Question 5

Long term care

Answer 5

There’s a payroll tax. It provides for 24 hour healthcare in the home or nursing home. These and general taxes cover 75% of costs. Outta pocket costs are capped at $2500 yearly