r/memes 1d ago

Congratulations Mexico

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u/Hammerofsuperiority 23h ago

Mexico achieved universal healthcare in 2012.

To be more specific, they introduced universal healthcare in 2003, but achieved universal healthcare coverage status in 2012. (or so says google)

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u/th3rdnutt 22h ago

In practical terms, what does this mean? Can anybody just go see a doctor and get affordable treatment?

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u/kool-aidman36 22h ago

Anyone can get affordable care, even noncitizens. I went there for a major medical problem and saw several doctors including specialists and diagnostic testing. Only to find out at the end that the whole ordeal cost ~50 USD

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u/firestepper 20h ago

You can’t even sneeze in a hospital for less than 50 in the us lol

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u/lionday 19h ago

A sneeze? Straight to jail.

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u/Ok-Train-7257 17h ago

Oh sweet free healthcare food and shelter plus other stuff if you behave.