Bali is set to charge foreigners 500% more than locals at hospitals

 

One of the strangest stories I’ve read in the Bali Sun. A politician here has claimed that since Balinese traveling abroad have to pay international health care costs, Bali should do in kind and charge similarly for foreigners here on vacation and living here. Based on the article, this plan is being fast-tracked across the island (possibly) after starting in West Bali. I already know first hand Bules pay more at local hospitals but apparently it’s not enough.

For one thing, skin color…

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