The uninsured cannot afford health care

This article explains the problem of the uninsured in America. Medical care is very costly. Those who are employed can get health insurance, paid by their employer. The employer pays a group rate which is one third of the cost of individual insurance.

In Singapore, citizens can get treated in subsidized wards and enjoy a subsidy of up to 75%. They have to pay only 25% of the full cost. The cost in restructured hospital is lower than in private hospitals. The elderly, which are likely to need health care more, will be able to benefit from the subsidized wards.

Those who are well off or have insurance can go for the non-subsidized or private care.