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There are also hybrid systems where there is a universal health care coverage, but also private clinics. So for people that have enough money they can still have the option to pay out of pocket in order to get services without waiting in what can be long line ups through the universal queue.
Paying extra to get your health back right away (say you need a non emergency surgery like knee surgery or something) often times is worth the cost, as compared to waiting around injured for months on end.
So it wouldn't be jumping the queue. It would be avoiding it altogether.
And this is exactly where I would start if I had to create a healthcare plan that covers everyone. I can afford a Cadillac plan so therefore if i want knee surgery I can choose to pay a large amount and get it right away at a facility of my choosing. A person who cannot afford a great plan would still have the procedure covered buy may need to wait a little longer and may not have the greatest facility but still adequate.
It's just interesting to me why conservatives scoff at the very idea of universal healthcare.