GLOBAL COMPARATIVE HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS

A system where a single government or government-related entity pays for all

healthcare services

• Lifetime limits

• Welfare

• Entitlement Program

• Single Payer System

A federal program primarily designed for older adults aged 65 and

older. It also covers some individuals with disabilities who are under 65, such as those

receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).

• Medicare
• Social Security
• Medicaid
• CHIP

A set amount of money a patient pays for a medical service. The amount is

the same regardless of how much the doctor or hospital charges.

• Premium

• Deductible

• Co-payment

• Welfare

The amount you must pay out of pocket for eligible healthcare services

before your insurance plan starts to cover the costs.

• Deductible

• Copay

• Premium

• Entitlement Program

A government healthcare program that primarily serves low-income individuals, and is jointly funded by the federal government and states.

• Medicaid

• Premium

• Medicare

• Single Payer System

The amount of money an individual or business pays for an insurance policy

• Co-payment

• Deductible

• Premium

• Single Payer System

A government program that guarantees certain benefits to a particular group or segment of the

population.

• benefit program
• single payer program

• guarantee program
• entitlement program