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66. You are arguing two different scenarios.

Wed Dec 4, 2013, 05:50 PM

Dec 2013

Yes, it is a tax. However, as dipsydoodle said, it CHANGES when you reach retirement. You responded to his post with an argument that did not address what he was discussing.

https://www.gov.uk/tax-national-insurance-after-state-pension-age

People of pensionable age no longer pay into the national tax (unless their pension income and other income exceeds the personal allowance). They still get healthcare - so yes, technically, at that point in their lives it is "free" - after they spent a lifetime paying into the scheme they generally do not have to contribute more as pensioners.

Address what is said; if you want to discuss the NHS in its totality, you've got a leg to stand on - but suggesting he is wrong is nonsense.

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