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In 2029, the literacy rate of the population was 98.4%. and at least 4 in every 10 Pelaxians speak a second language fluently. Pelaxia’s private institutions tend to be more exclusive and offer better quality education, so many high-income families send their children there.

=== Health ===

Pelaxia's system of hospitals, called Centros Médicos and Sanatorios, dates from medieval times, and today, Pelaxia has the world's oldest public healthcare system, dating from Solis’ Social Legislation in the late 19th century. Since the 1880s, reforms and provisions have ensured a balanced health care system. On the other hand, private healthcare systems play a complementary role.

Today the population is covered by a health insurance plan provided by the national insurance scheme: “Medical Assistance for Pelaxians” (MEDAPEL), with criteria allowing some groups to opt for a private health insurance contract. The program is nominally funded by an income tax surcharge known as the Medicare levy, currently at 2%. The provinces manage hospitals and attached outpatient services, while the Federal Government funds the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (subsidising the costs of medicines) and general practice.

Health insurance is compulsory for the whole population in Pelaxia. Salaried workers and employees below the relatively high income threshold of more than 70,000 NSD per year are automatically enrolled into one of currently around 105 public non-profit "Fondos de Salud" at common rates for all members, and is paid for with joint employer-employee contributions. Provided payment is negotiated in complex corporatist social bargaining among specified self-governed bodies (e.g. physicians' associations, workers unions and the province) at the level of provinces. The sickness funds are mandated to provide a unique and broad benefit package and cannot refuse membership or otherwise discriminate on an actuarial basis.

Pelaxia’s health care system is 77% government-funded from all governmental levels and 23% privately funded. Despite all, there are still several public health problems in Pelaxia. In 2026, the main points to be solved were the high infant (1.51%) and maternal mortality rates (73.1 deaths per 1000 births).

=== Social Policy ===

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 In 2029, the literacy rate of the population was 98.4%. and at least 4 in every 10 Pelaxians speak a second language fluently. Pelaxia’s private institutions tend to be more exclusive and offer better quality education, so many high-income families send their children there.
+=== Health ===
+Pelaxia's system of hospitals, called Centros Médicos and Sanatorios, dates from medieval times, and today, Pelaxia has the world's oldest public healthcare system, dating from Solis’ Social Legislation in the late 19th century. Since the 1880s, reforms and provisions have ensured a balanced health care system. On the other hand, private healthcare systems play a complementary role.
+Today the population is covered by a health insurance plan provided by the national insurance scheme: “Medical Assistance for Pelaxians” (MEDAPEL), with criteria allowing some groups to opt for a private health insurance contract.  The program is nominally funded by an income tax surcharge known as the Medicare levy, currently at 2%. The provinces manage hospitals and attached outpatient services, while the Federal Government funds the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (subsidising the costs of medicines) and general practice.
+Health insurance is compulsory for the whole population in Pelaxia. Salaried workers and employees below the relatively high income threshold of more than 70,000 NSD per year are automatically enrolled into one of currently around 105 public non-profit "Fondos de Salud" at common rates for all members, and is paid for with joint employer-employee contributions. Provided payment is negotiated in complex corporatist social bargaining among specified self-governed bodies (e.g. physicians' associations, workers unions and the province) at the level of provinces. The sickness funds are mandated to provide a unique and broad benefit package and cannot refuse membership or otherwise discriminate on an actuarial basis.
+Pelaxia’s health care system is 77% government-funded from all governmental levels and 23% privately funded. Despite all, there are still several public health problems in Pelaxia. In 2026, the main points to be solved were the high infant (1.51%) and maternal mortality rates (73.1 deaths per 1000 births).
 === Social Policy ===

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