Some argue that it is precisely during a recession that rates should be increased, so that people with moderate and high incomes can ensure that services continue to those less well off.
雖然有人認為，在不景氣時提高健保費率，由中高所得者挹注健保財力，健保才得以繼續發揮濟弱扶傾的功能，保障貧病者的醫療照護。