C489 task 3 new.docx Western Governors University Task 3 A1. Country to Compare I wi

C489 task 3 new.docx    Western Governors University  Task 3  A1. Country to Compare  I will be comparing the United States health-care system to Japan's health-care system.  A2. Access  The Japanese government controls everyone's health-care. Coverage can be accessed through an employer or by signing up for insurance based on the population in Japan. Community insurance is available to all, including the disabled, retired people, and children. Japanese people can get free access to health-care. Non-citizens who have lived in Japan for more than a year also have equal access to health-care.   U.S. residents get health-care care from voluntary private health insurance, employer-provided insurance, or personally purchased coverage. Public services such as Medicare, Medicaid, direct-purchase, and military coverage are available. Children who reside across the U.S. receive insurance through insurers or private insurance agencies through their parents. Many low-income families may qualify for Medicaid or Health insurance plans for children. The U.S. people who are jobless, their benefits are dependent on the size and income of the household, and that will decide what health coverage they are eligible for and how much assistance they receive. Across the USA, Medicare protects disabled people over the age of 65. In certain instances, a person may qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid, depending on specific qualifications (The Commonwealth Fund & International Health Care System Profiles, n.d.).   A2A. C