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NHS: 20% tax relief on private healthcare

Offer a 20% tax rebate to individuals and employers paying for private healthcare, as a way of reducing pressure on NHS waiting lists.

Key commitments

  • 20% income tax rebate on private medical insurance premiums
  • Same rebate available to employers offering cover as a benefit
  • NHS remains free at the point of use

Proposal

Reform UK proposes a 20% tax rebate on the cost of private medical insurance and self-funded procedures. The stated aim is to move people who can afford private cover out of the NHS queue.

Context

The Nuffield Trust and the King's Fund publish regular briefings on private healthcare demand in the UK; links below.

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