‘Universal health insurance will be a win-win for all’ says Reilly

Health Minister James Reilly has insisted everyone will be a winner as a result of his universal health insurance plan — but has failed to reveal exactly how much it will cost the public.

‘Universal health insurance will be a win-win for all’ says Reilly

The comments were made at the launch of the complex policy, aimed at overhauling the existing two-tier health system and replacing it with a fairer, single-tier model by 2019.

Under the proposed plan — which in recent weeks has led to internal coalition disputes over whether it is affordable — standard care will cost the same for everyone, regardless of age or health condition.

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