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Opinion: Municipal Health Insurance Policies Do Not Work
Jasper J. van Dijk, research leader at the Institute for Public Economics, argues that relying on municipal health insurance policies to protect low-income earners is ineffective due to inconsistent coverage across municipalities. He advocates for a national approach that exempts low-income individuals from basic package co-payments and funds supplementary insurance, ensuring equal access to care and financial security rather than leaving protection dependent on local government contributions.
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