Originally Posted by Mutt

how can a country like Czech that's not that wealthy afford that?

you own your own business, your paysites are still up and making money, you have employees and a wife who can run your content business - i really think there should be a means test, if because of your illness your business is failing without you then I can see them giving you the payout. but if you're doing fine then I don't think the government should be paying anything. social programs should be for only those people who need them whether you paid into them or not.

i'd take it too if i was in your position but i wouldn't have a beef with the government if they ruled me ineligible because i have income and savings to get me through a crisis/illness.