The Irish Times has reported on a proposed new funding model for the Irish healthcare system

In essence everyone would be a private patient. It would be mandatory for all to have cover for a basic package of services – known as a basket – from one of a number of different insurers.

The State would pay the premium for the lowest income groups and provide subsidies for others. People who refused to take out cover would have it provided for them, with the cost deducted at source from their earnings or benefits.

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