2007-09-26 00:38:10 · 10 answers · asked by Fred3663 7 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Actually you can extend that to asking if anyone who can't get NHS treatment, such as dentists and operations, claim back their NI. as the provider is refusing to give the service they were paid to provide.
You certainly would have a claim aganst a business who didn't provide the service or goods you paid for.
2007-09-26 00:49:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, absolutely not. NI is not just a contribution to the NHS, but to other government agencies/services too. In addition, most people pay only a modest amount of NI that will cover only a small amount of treatment over a lifetime. If a person has a lifestyle that increases their need for medical services, they should pay more.
Too many people expect the NHS to pick up the pieces of their reckless living. I say we should abolish the NHS, make everyone pay for insurance and make all healthcare private. People who take care of themselves would benefit financially, instead of being penalised as they are now.
2007-09-26 01:01:53 · answer #2 · answered by ☼ Jules ☼ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This government is getting more outrageous all the time! I'm obese and smoke - but I pay thousands each year in taxes and have lived 44 years with only visiting a doctor on three occassions and been in hospital to give birth to my daughter! I think I have certainly paid for any treatment I might get in the future. How far is this going to go? Are we going to charge people who climb mountains for their rescue if they get stuck - or refuse them benefit if they have an accident which makes them incapable of doing anything? Potholers who put their lives and their rescuers at risk? all those who go on skiing holidays or do scuba diving or parascending? Everything we do in life is a risk - do you not get treatment if you have a car crash because you chose to get in a car? The list could go on for ever. Its about time people saw this government for the scaremongering little sh**s they are and start wondering what stupid laws they are pushing through whilst we are worrying about silly matters like this. I would just like to add, for those who believe the American system is good, what do you suppose happens if you get an expensive to treat condition ie, heart disease, cancer, diabetes etc. You soon find out that your insurance company no longer covers you or your payments go up to beyond the affordable and you can no longer get any treatment at all!
2016-05-18 23:47:12 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are asking my opinion, of course not. The NI/tax contributions are a tax and go into a pot and get spent from a pot. You cannot claim your individual contribution because once it is in the pot it is no longer ring fenced for you.
If you decide to have a lifestyle that will exclude you from being services well that is (was) your choice and your bad luck.
If you are asking in point of fact, no. You have no legal recourse to claim your NI/tax back. You might have a case though for demanding the treatment they have refused.
Good luck!
2007-09-26 00:45:50 · answer #4 · answered by robertlazi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a good idea but it would all depend on whether they have ever received any treatment at all on the NHS. I also think that if you pay for private healthcare then that should have an impact on the amount of tax and NI that you pay.
2007-09-26 00:45:29 · answer #5 · answered by leambi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. They will only spend it on drugs or drink.
When the patient is on their death-bed, the NHS will try to pick up the pieces. Those contributions will have been well spent.
2007-09-26 00:46:59 · answer #6 · answered by dave 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fair question - but it's a bit like the old one "should someone living in a ground floor flat pay towards the upkeep of the lift?"
2007-09-26 00:47:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-09-26 00:46:05 · answer #8 · answered by Chris 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's the law you need to pay it i think. why did you get refused treatment/ you should try and appeal it i think you are able to do that if not get a lawyer and sue them haha
2007-09-26 00:46:28 · answer #9 · answered by johnsoundset 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great idea, I'll suggest it to my MP.
2007-09-26 00:42:44 · answer #10 · answered by GC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋