ACCESS TO CARE IN US AND GREAT BRITAIN 2
Access to care in the US and Great Britain
The Great Britain healthcare system has universal coverage. Therefore, even ordinary
people in Great Britain are automatically entitled to health care, which is largely free.
However, Treatment occurs in an emergency for specific infectious diseases, which is open to
everyone. Unemployed Americans can access health care insurance plan through the
marketplace. There are different plans based on an individual’s income level and savings.
There are Medicaid programs available at low costs that may suit the unemployed. Besides,
the children’s health insurance program is available ti those whose parents are unemployed
(healthcare.gov, 2018). Similarly, most of the Great Britain private hospitals care is always
financed through private health insurance, which is voluntary.
Comparison between Great Britain and US healthcare system
Access to care in the US and Great Britain
The retired population in the US have eligibility towards health insurance coverage
known as Medicare. The plan helps cover medical expenses. However, it requires them to
pay some amount to have access to Medicare coverage. The affordable care act (ACA) has
transformed the pre-existing conditions retirees face in the US. They can now access a
reasonable rate of health insurance due to affordable care provided by ACA. However, for
those who receive a higher income, risk losing subsidy support, and for those who earn little
income are forced to acquire Medicaid or lose insurance coverage (Morgan & Kennedy,
2010).
Access to care for children differs in the US. For instance, under the new regulations
for Medicaid children have chances for extended health insurance for uninsured parents.
Therefore, children with no family insurance coverage have more access barriers than
children who receive insurance. Extending insurance coverage for children provides them
with the opportunity of accessing and receiving care while Great Britain Children have free
