"Andy Hall" wrote in message
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On Mon, 11 Jul 2005 14:04:22 +0100, "Christian McArdle"
wrote:

I do object to being penalised by taxation four times over for making
my own healthcare arrangements and unburdening the state from having
to do so to a large extent.

Actually, medical insurance here is a fraction of its true cost, because
the
insurance companies know that much required treatment will be done on the
NHS, even if you're insured. Many people only invoke their insurance if
they
come against a waiting list, or have difficulty getting a consultant
referral.

Christian.


Most insurance companies offer a lower premium if people elect to go
the NHS route under a defined set of circumstances.

Insurance in the UK primarily covers acute rather than chronic
treatment. It is also expensive because of the tax penalty on the
individual and the employer if a company provides it. This is
fundamentally wrong. There should be an incentive for unburdening the
public system.

Nope. You pay your taxes. Why should the government encourage petty snobbery
via taxation. Appalling thing to suggest.