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Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier
The UK though is different from other European countries when it comes to healthcare as it's truly the only one that totally free on entry. Most other European countries I'm aware of have a similar healthcare situation while a person is paying into the system and that covers their dependent family as well, but if a person stops paying into the system because they lose their job for example, then they're only covered for a limited period until they find another. In some countries they're covered while claiming unemployment benefit but in others no. The UK on the other hand is free regardless whether a person works or not and for absolutely anybody that is a resident, as it's supported by the taxpayer.
Quite often immigrants can earn better wages in some other countries but when they learn the true meaning of free healthcare benefits it makes the UK a popular location.
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Well, in Canada you will receive healthcare, "free upon entry" as you put it, regardless of whether or not you are paying taxes. As long as you have the government issued photo health card, or at least the number, you will get service. Doesn't matter how long you have been unemployed, or if you're poor or rich, anything like that. You just have to be a landed immigrant (have a valid visa), or a permanent resident, or a citizen.
Different provinces actually have slightly different rules, though. Some provinces might cover dental for example. Ontario doesn't. It's only free if it doesn't involve your teeth or your eyes, lol. My brother has braces and they cost my parents $6,000, none of which was covered by my dad'a sh*tty dental plan at work. They're still finishing up payments on them and it's been 3 years.
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