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Those in countries with universal healthcare, what's it like? (lemmy.world)
submitted 6 months ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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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

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[–] 13 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Swede here, a doctors vist costs 300sek, though any public medical cost above 1450sek is 100% covered by the government.

This includes prescriptions, hospital visits, and more.

Back in 2019, I got mycoplasma, I was out of work for 1.5 months and stayed in a hospital for 3 nights, I paid 500sek or so for the hospital stay, this included hot meals and medication.

I got sick pay from the government, and got back all vacation days I burned at work.

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  • [–] 4 points 6 months ago* (1 child)

    For reference, 300sek is about CA$45

    Edit: (not for your reference, OC, but for others reading)

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  • [–] 2 points 6 months ago

    Yeah, I was wondering about that myself, but for USD. Right now (May 2026) the exchange rate is roughly $1.08 USD for every Swedish Krona.

    So 300sek, a doctor's visit, is roughly $32.50. 1450sek, the line above which everything is paid for by the Swedish government, is about $157.25. The 500sek or so Stoy paid per night, including meals and meds, is $157.25.

    This, as an American, is literally unimaginable to me. It sounds like the numbers from 30, even 40 years ago.

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