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Re:Ask HN: I've been slacking off at Google for 6 years. How... by jimbokun on Monday January 06, 2020 @02:00PM (#21971958)
I believe the deductibles on that insurance will also be much, much higher, though, than most systems in Europe.

So out of pocket expenses for the Amercian are going to be much, much higher.

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Re:Ask HN: I've been slacking off at Google for 6 years. How... by rayiner on Monday January 06, 2020 @02:34PM (#21972311)
> So out of pocket expenses for the Amercian are going to be much, much higher.

Not in comparison to the salary difference: https://www.oecd.org/health/health-systems/OECD-Focus-on-Out.... About $500/year difference between USA and France.

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