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		jimbokun on Jan 6, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: I've been slacking off at Google for 6 yea... I believe the deductibles on that insurance will also be much, much higher, though, than most systems in Europe. So out of pocket expenses for the Amercian are going to be much, much higher.

rayiner on Jan 6, 2020 [–]

> So out of pocket expenses for the Amercian are going to be much, much higher.

Not in comparison to the salary difference: https://www.oecd.org/health/health-systems/OECD-Focus-on-Out.... About $500/year difference between USA and France.

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