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In most countries that have public care you can still do this, just like opting for private schools. Britain people buy private insurance for any additional services they want. But I don't think they usually get a tax incentives like private school does can in the US?

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/college-and-education/t...



If I get private healthcare and private education, and private pensions, I don't want to pay social security, thanks!


Social security is a tax, you pay that for the privilege of living somewhere. It’s called social because humans are social animals.


I don't know the state of your welfare services, but I suggest you consider it a tax. A tax you pay for those who cannot pay for private healthcare, retirement, etc. Additionally, you are covered in case you get into a bad accident, or you are down on your fortune.




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