As an American I’m curious what it’s like if you need to go to the doctor and how much you pay from say a broken arm to general checkup. Also list what country please

  • absGeekNZ@lemmy.nz
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    28 days ago

    NZ:

    Doctor visit is fairly expensive, but very dependant on whichever government we have in. Between $0-45 per visit, kids are always free up to 18 years old. Kids meds are free.

    ER is free, any meds prescribed from a hospital are free.

    Dentistry is free up to 18 years old, excessively expensive after that.

    Generally injuries are covered by ACC, so specialists related to an injury are also mostly covered.

    I spent 28 days in hospital 3 years ago, including helicopter transfer on day 1 and two weeks later ambulance ride to a bigger hospital. Got surgery on my lung and various other procedures. Total cost $0.