Pic Credits: voxukraine.org I have just heard something ridiculous. It seems that medical fees have gone up cos of medical subsidies! A friend went to see a doctor for flu. It normally cost about $20-$30 for consultation and simple medicine. But this time the fees amount to >$50! After some probing, it seems that medical consultation fees at many clinics have gone up. Doctors are charging more. And it seems that the recent subsidies for PG and CHAS may be the reason why. From what I understand, PG seniors pay a small fee (about $5) to see a doctor. And they can return for free medicine thereafter. CHAS card holders get a heavy subsidy for medical fees. The clinics provide treatment and claim the fees from the government for the subsidies. So are the clinics increasing their fees cos the PG and CHAS holders are price insensitive? ......