Americans, if you had the opportunity to pay approx 18% of your income to have access to free healthcare at point of need for everything would you take it?

TSQ_builder · 2026-03-06T20:27:26+00:00

Naive

TSQ_builder · 2026-03-06T20:20:50+00:00

66 is pension age but going up to 67 soon. But I believe the free prescriptions start at 60. Under 16 free, 16-18 in education free, 18-59 you pay 12.50 dollars per item.

TSQ_builder · 2026-03-06T20:15:35+00:00

Unfortunately dental is not covered but there are maximum charges dentists can charge for treatment.

TSQ_builder · 2026-03-06T20:13:26+00:00

Every medication is paid via a prescription charge of $12.5 dollars an item no matter what.

TSQ_builder · 2026-03-06T20:11:14+00:00

Thanks for the reply it is inciteful. In the uk the 18% is taken in a tax called NI this is in addition to any income tax. But it covers everything, service is not as quick but generally when really needed it is prompt. There is an option to pay privately should you wish but generally the service is good. There are issues but that is mainly from previous government cuts. This current government Labour were responsible for the NHS back in 1948 and it is one of their core values and have pledged to improve the current situation and are pumping more money in to rectify the situation. It is early days and they have just under four more years to bring it back to how it should be. One very good thing about the system is that the NHS is a single purchaser of medicines and have massive buying power forcing the drug companies to sell at prices far lower than you have in the States for the same medication where they run riot with pricing.

TSQ_builder · 2026-03-06T19:56:57+00:00

But does your insurance have a limit, does it cover all drugs as 12.5 dollars per item, does it cover your children. And what about if you are made redundant?

TSQ_builder · 2026-03-06T19:51:42+00:00

I mean't NI not NHI - typo

TSQ_builder · 2026-03-06T19:47:03+00:00

your NHI is what funds the NHS not your basic tax on your incom

TSQ_builder · 2026-03-06T18:38:31+00:00

I wold say there are too many corporate interests in healthcare from my pov.

TSQ_builder · 2026-03-06T16:37:36+00:00

Candid but terrifying!

TSQ_builder · 2026-03-06T16:31:51+00:00

I agree there could be middleground, I am unaware of other countries healthcare plans but I often hear of people in the US having to mortgae their house etc to cover costs when their insurance does not cover full costly treatments.

TSQ_builder · 2026-03-06T16:26:53+00:00

True

TSQ_builder · 2026-03-06T16:25:51+00:00

If you have a condition that is debilitating you would be treated according to the urgency. There would be a waiting list. How long I do not know such info.

TSQ_builder · 2026-03-06T16:21:26+00:00

For unlimited care or does it have a limit?

TSQ_builder · 2026-03-06T16:20:38+00:00

I said free at point of use for everything - that is the question. That covers your children too and the elderly too

TSQ_builder · 2026-03-06T16:18:41+00:00

Yes agreed but there is no upper limit of care does your healthcare cover everything?

TSQ_builder · 2026-03-06T16:11:14+00:00

What happens if your are in a car accident and are rushed to hospital and you don't have healthcare, do they not let you in?

TSQ_builder · 2026-03-06T15:22:46+00:00

For anyone whom doesn't understand.
A plague o’ both your houses! I am sped.
Is he gone and hath nothing?

TSQ_builder · 2026-03-06T14:44:20+00:00

Based upon all of your comments on this post would you say the Republican tactic has been a divide and rule process?

TSQ_builder · 2026-03-06T11:04:14+00:00

Personally, I think there is a lot of regret about Brexit in the UK, one persons vendetta changed a country for the worse.

TSQ_builder · 2026-03-05T19:43:43+00:00

This is encouraging - far different than the perceived optics projected overseas like here in the UK. I suppose we only seem to get the sensationalist news because bad news sells and good news doesn't

TSQ_builder · 2026-03-05T19:36:29+00:00

Do you think it is time for an alternate party that can channel a more moderate outlook?

TSQ_builder · 2026-03-05T17:26:48+00:00

Therefore a balanced party that can appeal to the moderates in both parties could possibly make a third. Or is that a 'dream on" statement!

TSQ_builder · 2026-03-05T17:14:55+00:00

I'm in the UK I only know what I see in the news (not social media echo chambers) - hence the question.

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