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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Hilary Osborne

Should I cancel my free private healthcare?

Empty hospital ward
'The NHS is adequate, so should I cancel my health cover?' Photograph: Dave Penman/Rex Features

Every week a Guardian Money reader submits a question, and it's up to you to help him or her out – a selection of the best answers will appear in Saturday's paper.

This week's question

I get free private healthcare with my job but it's a taxable benefit so in reality costs me around £500. Generally I feel the NHS is adequate. Should I opt out to save on tax, or am I naive to shun this benefit, especially if public spending cuts are on the way?

What are your thoughts?

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