>That's atrocious. Last time I checked, it was $44.00 a month here and low income seniors over 65 do not have to pay at all and they get free ambulance and inexpensive meds (No prescription cost over $25.00).
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>Just curious - what percentage of a wroking person's income goes to fund the NHS? I know that when I was living in England, it was atrocious and we still needed private insurance.

ALL AMERICANS SHOULD READ THIS FOR INFORMATION BEFORE OBAMA UNVEIL A HEALTH CARE PLAN.
Dental coverage is not included as it is in Britain. In Canada you may add blue cross coverage if you wish.
For a contribution table scroll down to Appendix "A" in this link http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pubs_pol/hrpubs/tb_862/phipriba-apampca1-eng.asp#_Toc5069555

NOTE: Beginning February 2009 Alberta will have FREE healthcare. There will be no charge whatsoever.