What exactly do "free" healthcare and universities cover?

>can you change your sex for free
my health insurance already covers hormones and '''supportive therapy''''

>Can you get plastic surgery for free?
no
>Can you change your sex for free?
no
>Can you stay at a hospital as long as you like?
no

>Is housing for students free?
you can get free housin, depends
>Do students receive free text books?
yes
>Is tuition covered for useless majors like woman studies or Arabic studies?
yes and arabic studies are not that useless

Yes for plastic surgery if it's actually causing health problem. Breast reduction for back pain for example.

>Can you change your sex for free?
>>changing sex in Russia
>Kek
If that is requested do Cossacks appear to beat the person with batons?

>Breast reduction
That is a crime against humanity.

There's a video of a Canadian girl who got her ears to look like elven ears for free.

How much do Americans pay for their health insurance? What does it cover?
Does the payment include tip?
Do Americans clap after a successful surgery?

If I was a Canadian taxpayer I'd be pissed.

Yeah but if they get saggy it's probably nicer overall

>Can you get plastic surgery for free?
only if you have burns and such, no nose jobs for example
>Can you change your sex for free?
only free in iran afaik
>Can you stay at a hospital as long as you like?
no, kicked out as soon as they finish treatment
>Is housing for students free?
yes
>Do students receive free text books?
yes
but you have to give back before you get your degree
>Is tuition covered for useless majors like woman studies or Arabic studies?
yes, def lots of useless unis, hell Baghdad uni has a sports college

man one earjob vs 1000000000000000000000000000000000000000 freedom dollars for some ship and 100000000000 freedom dollars for a rocket for that ship, which will end up outdated and unused

Why do American doctors use a form of sedation that completely fucks you up when you need to get your wisdom teeth removed?

Not as much as you'd think. I think I pay a total of maybe 2,000 a year and a percentage of non preventative care (not much I have a better plan) and perscriptions. The most I could ever pay in a year is 7,000 (I'd have to have cancer or something to get that high) and then my insurance pays 100%.

Not for me as they just numbed the area.

>Can you get plastic surgery for free?
>Can you change your sex for free?

You do if your doctor thinks it will be worthwhile for your mental health. Like if you're born with a fucked up facial growth or whatever.
I know degenerates get sex changes paid for to "cure" their gender dismorphia.

there are lots of lesbian couples who demand the nhs to give them sperm donations because they "have a right to be a nother" it's fucking retarded

they triggered a lot of people recently when they suggested that obese people and smokers should be forced to change their behavior before an operation, they backtracked on it I think.

Are you talking about a space ship or a naval ship?

a mother *

If you have to get an surgery, does your plan cover the whole bill or do you need to pay a part of it by yourself?

naval, but really anything expensive and military related. probably one of the most corrupt and money-laundering areas. im an armchair expert though.

Never happened for me. I was awake the whole time.

I think it's mainly for children, every adult I've talked to just gets it numbed

This

It is possible to get it for free if it's severely affecting your mental health

It basically means that you have to pay 30% of your income to the government so old hags could get their hips replaced at 88 and kick the bucket two days later, thus costing us ~50k.

Euthanasia should be legal. My grandmother begged for death while she was coughing up pieces of her liver. She died at home because she didn't want to die in a fucking government care center where they treat you like shit and tie you down to your bed.

It's a percentage. They cover most of it. I think in certain cases they may cover almost 100%. Obviously some things like a nose job for cosmetic reasons probably wouldn't be covered but your doctor will just say it's for some health reason.

I think the IVF for menopausal women is the most egregious waste of NHS funds

> so old hags could get their hips replaced at 88 and kick the bucket two days later, thus costing us ~50k.

worst shit

mandatory euthanasia for all people above certain age. mandatory removal from all important positions, that decide the vector of society development and movement for all people above certain age etc.

lots of kids get sick.
you've never been to a cancer management center
so many of the patients are leukemic kids

A lot of the costs is due to fair bidding. They tried to make things more fair for smaller companies but created a system that increased costs by requiring all this other shit. This is why there are $40 MREs. A lot of unrelated stuff comes from military research too like microwaves, jet engines, satellites, radar, the internet, modern computers, etc.

The concern that gender reassignment surgery is not fully covered by Medicare has been in the spotlight over the last month, following a Queensland trans* woman’s threat to perform her own surgery in desperation and protest at the current cost.

Not all trans* people seek surgery as part of their transition, but those who do often find the financial burden of medical procedures associated with transitioning hard to afford.

Shelley Argent, national spokeswoman for lobby group Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) told OUTinPerth her concerns about the medical costs of gender reassignment surgery and the repercussions for individuals who may need the surgery but cannot afford it.

‘This surgery is extremely important to be covered by Medicare because most people in need of surgery can’t afford it due to lack of opportunity of paid work, either due to the fact no one will employ them while they are transitioning, or the individual is suffering from mental health issues either because of the stress of rejection, or due to the lack of private funds to have the surgery done, which leaves them in limbo.’

In her public statement, outlining the reasons for performing the surgery herself, trans woman Jessica Johnson stated ‘for the past 15 – 16 years I have had approval to undergo gender reassignment surgery from two psychiatrists … and have written to both the Queensland Government & the Australian Federal Government endless times requesting assistance with having my surgery as I cannot afford it.’ She goes on to list the costs of surgery in Australia and other countries.

Kayleigh Bourquin, an administrator for the facebook group WATSUP (WA Trans Support, Unity, Pride) also expressed similar frustration.

‘I really struggle… I struggle being able to buy books for university on my own, let alone something as expensive as reassignment surgery…it’ll be over 5 to 10years before I can even entertain that idea. I’ve been transitioning for 4 years now and… sometimes [not being able to afford surgery] really gets me down and can be a trigger for depression and anxiety.’

A recent studyconducted by Latrobe University called Private Lives 2 shows that the depression and anxiety affect many others in the community. In a sample of 4,000 LGBT individuals, nearly 80 per cent of people had at least one episode of intense anxiety in the 12 months previous to the survey. Trans male and trans* female respondents were considerably more likely to have experienced these, with trans* males nearly 2.5 more frequently than males in the same population.

Aram Hosie, spokesperson for WA Gender Project, says, ‘Currently, many of the major surgeries that may be required for trans people are covered, in part, by Medicare, the difficulty is in the ‘gap’ that exists between the Medicare payment for surgeries and the amount charged by health professionals – very often in the thousands of dollars. In addition, there are a number of other surgeries and medical treatments – such as some facial surgeries and hormones that are not covered by Medicare at all.’

Claire Elise Manchesi-MacLennan, Media and Public Awareness Officer for the Chameleon Society of W.A. expresses a similar sentiment about medical treatments that are not at all covered by Medicare. She explains, ‘We need [Medicare coverage] for other trans* stuff like breast improvements, facial surgery… hormone treatments…’

One major important factor regarding gender reassignment surgery that a number of trans* community members and lobby groups agree on is a lack of trained medical professionals in Australia. Mr Hosie says, ‘I do have some concerns… that even if treatments were to be fully covered by Medicare, there are currently few, and in some cases no, surgeons or health facilities with the expertise to actually provide the treatments required.’

Robyn Edwards of TransHealth Australia expresses a similar concern, ‘… there are no capable surgeons in Australia … surgeons here are 30 years behind in their skills and there have been quite a number of reports that their [surgical] attempts have failed. The cost over in Thailand including airfares and accommodation can be as little as $10,000 but [for some trans people] that may as well be $10 Million.’

a guy think he's a cat

spend money to transform him into a cat?

no, treat his ill fucking brain to get him to think he's a man.

>saving up 10k in australia is difficult

hmmm really makes you think.

Shelley Argent concurs ‘We need more doctors trained in improved techniques to benefit patients.’ In terms of what changes PFLAG would like to see, Argent says ‘We would like the Government to recognise this as a real issue for many people with Gender Identity Disorder, and then work towards improving their quality of life by providing options quickly to minimize the long term mental health issues that can and do arise…I believe we can learn from countries like Argentina, Cuba, The Netherlands, Brazil and some US States who perform this surgery through a variety of health schemes.’

Mr Hosie stresses that ‘Getting full Medicare funding is just one part of the puzzle. I think the reality is that we need to simultaneously address a whole range of issues if we’re going to make a real difference to trans people’s lives, including discrimination protection, legal identity recognition, education of service providers (including doctors) and ensuring more affordable access to health care.’

So what can the wider LGBT community do to support trans people and organisations? Mr Hosie says ‘A number of trans advocates and organisations are already working to improve things for trans people in Australia – so the best thing that others who want to lend support could do would be to donate to or get involved with one of these groups. Examples include the WA Gender Project and The Chameleons here in WA, or any one of the trans organisations from around the country involved with the LGBTI Health Alliance.’

No fees or tuition.

No cosmetic plastic surgery,sex change yes after a psychologic screening,and you can stay as long as your current illness is treated and you are fit to return to normal life

this style of architecture looks so fucking epic