Ask HN: What percentage of your salary are you paying to health insurance?

Re:Ask HN: What percentage of your salary are you paying to ... by lgieron on Tuesday September 06, 2016 @12:30PM (#12437194)

In Poland, it's free (i.e. covered by your taxes) as long as you have a taxable income. If you don't pay any taxes, you can opt-in for around $90 a month.

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Re:Ask HN: What percentage of your salary are you paying to ... by brianjking on Tuesday September 06, 2016 @01:44PM (#12437782)

What percentage of your income is deducted for health benefits? Is there additional private coverage available like in Canada, where citizens can opt to purchase supplemental coverage or opt for perks like private hospital rooms, etc?

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Re:Ask HN: What percentage of your salary are you paying to ... by iptables on Tuesday September 06, 2016 @01:31PM (#12437677)

if it's covered by your taxes, is it really free then?

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Re:Ask HN: What percentage of your salary are you paying to ... by cabbeer on Tuesday September 06, 2016 @01:59PM (#12437915)

Americans pay more in taxes for heath coverage (combined) than anyone else...

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Re:Ask HN: What percentage of your salary are you paying to ... by afarrell on Tuesday September 06, 2016 @01:53PM (#12437858)

No, but if the system is run more efficiently, it can be cheaper.

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