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But, in reality, health is not free even for the insured.<\/p>\n
“It would be free if you did not pay the health contributions either, nothing<\/em>Said Dr. Teuta Nunaj Korto\u00e7i, economics expert<\/p>\n Every Albanian pays an average of 4,500 ALL per year out of pocket, where medicines constitute the main cost, followed by hospital care, non-hospital care, diagnostic tests, as well as dental care. These out-of-pocket payments, according to the WHO, are increasing from year to year.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, INSTAT also declares an increase in health expenditures. In terms of hospital costs, in 2020, the average cost for one hospitalized in the Trauma Hospital is estimated at 99,050 ALL. This is the institution with the highest average cost. Meanwhile, to be hospitalized in a regional level hospital, the average cost is about 82,700 ALL, followed by the University Hospital with 61,030 ALL. These are accrued costs for coverage by the Compulsory Health Care Fund and do not refer to other hospitalization costs that are privately covered by individuals.<\/p>\n “INSTAT declares increase in health expenditures mainly for vitamins<\/em>Said Dr. Teuta Nunaj Korto\u00e7i, economics expert<\/p>\n This system, which orients towards additional payments, according to the WHO, makes one in five people postpone or not seek health care when they need it. This report becomes more troubling for the poorest families, who if they fail to find debt, cannot receive medication.<\/p>\n