Sec 4 SS Ch7-5 Healthcare in Sweden

Sec 4 SS Ch7-5 Healthcare in Sweden

By Adam Chan

The government provides substantial subsidies and services for most healthcare needs of its citizens

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Based on belief that ALL citizens should have access to healthcare regardless of SES​

Government Financed Approach

1. Universal access to healthcare

regardless of income

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2. Healthcare is owned and financed by the government mainly through higher taxes

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3. Choice of having private insurance (for faster access)​

Swedish Healthcare

Hospitalisation: €9 per day

Payments ceiling: €​122 per year, including medication

Includes children's medical fees

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Government pays for the rest of the costs​

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This is funded through heavy personal taxes on the people​

Affordable Swedish Healthcare

High taxation for low healthcare costs

Personal Tax: 21%

Healthcare ​Tax: 31%

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GST: 25%​

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Healthcare challenges in Sweden

Large numbers of immigrants and workers who need healthcare

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EU citizens who work in Sweden but are not citizens - do not pay taxes in Sweden

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Ageing population in Sweden​

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Healthcare challenges in Sweden

Test yourself!

Do you remember the details?

Multiple Choice

What is Sweden's approach to healthcare called?

• Shared responsibility approach

• Government financed approach

• Government subsidy approach

• Market based approach

Multiple Choice

What is the most a person pays in Sweden for healthcare each year?

• 112 Euros

• 122 Euros

• 212 Euros

• 121 Euros