Further to the comment on Taiwan above, I am an ex-pat kiwi who has been living in Taiwan for 27 years. The National Health Service here is exemplary, being available for foreigners living here on work visas as well as locals. Dental appointment: $6USD fee (no extra charges for cavity or basic dental work), with the balance to the dentist being reimbursed by the system. Doctor's appointment: same price generally at local clinics, with medicines included free under that charge! 99% of the citizens (23million) covered, with everyone given a National Health ID Card. A two-tiered system exists, with private insurance. Fees incurred for operation costs etc., can be refunded from private insurance, plus a basic coverage under the public system (National Health Insurance Scheme).
Further to the comment on Taiwan above, I am an ex-pat kiwi who has been living in Taiwan for 27 years. The National Health Service here is exemplary, being available for foreigners living here on work visas as well as locals. Dental appointment: $6USD fee (no extra charges for cavity or basic dental work), with the balance to the dentist being reimbursed by the system. Doctor's appointment: same price generally at local clinics, with medicines included free under that charge! 99% of the citizens (23million) covered, with everyone given a National Health ID Card. A two-tiered system exists, with private insurance. Fees incurred for operation costs etc., can be refunded from private insurance, plus a basic coverage under the public system (National Health Insurance Scheme).