How to Get Free Government Medicine

At a time when healthcare costs have become so high that they can plunge people into bankruptcy, many people look to government to assist, or even completely cover, medical costs. Whether free government healthcare can be achieved depends on income, disability and, most importantly, what nation you call home.

Things You'll Need

• Internet access
• Telephone
• Attorney or other legal expert

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Instructions

• 1

  Inquire about the rules on paying for healthcare where you live. Some nations, such as Canada or the United Kingdom, offer free or discounted health care for everyone.

• 2

  In countries that do not offer universal health care, there are often programs for those with limited income. In the United States, Medicaid is available to assist those with limited income and without private insurance.

• 3

  Some medical services are provided free of charge or at a subsidized fee by the government, even if there is no universal health care. This is most commonly found with pandemic vaccinations, such as the swine flu vaccine. You can find information on these kinds of programs in the United States by contacting the Centers for Disease Control.

• 4

  Seek treatment regardless of whether you think it will be paid for or whether you can afford it. Hospitals are required by law to treat those with emergencies, even if you cannot pay.

• 5

  If free health care is a necessity for you, it might be a good idea to move to a nation that provides it. Some countries do not require citizenship, but only permanent residency, to receive public health care benefits. Obviously this is a drastic move that must be considered carefully.