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Tommy
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Re: HSA / HSF / Bupa / VHI
Be very careful if you do so, as public (i.e non private-insured) patients do really get messed around in our system if they need elective treatment or surgery. I know people who have died after spending years on waiting lists for heart bypasses and the like.
Also, I understand that measures are to be introduced that will penalise people who opt out of private health insurance. Apparently, heavy surcharges will apply to people who haven't insured themselves previously if they haven't had insurance (or maintained it) before they reach a certain age.
Be very careful if you do so, as public (i.e non private-insured) patients do really get messed around in our system if they need elective treatment or surgery. I know people who have died after spending years on waiting lists for heart bypasses and the like.
Also, I understand that measures are to be introduced that will penalise people who opt out of private health insurance. Apparently, heavy surcharges will apply to people who haven't insured themselves previously if they haven't had insurance (or maintained it) before they reach a certain age.