As an American living in the UK, here are 5 ways Britain's National Health Service is superior to US healthcare
When I lived in the US, I rarely went to the doctor. I didn't have work-provided health insurance and I couldn't afford any of the plans with exceptionally high premiums offered to individuals on the marketplace.
It's a frightening and somewhat depressing reality to live with, but that reality has shifted greatly since I moved to the UK a few years ago as the partner of a British citizen.
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is alive and, while not completely well, a vital part of the lives of the millions who live here.
Whether you're unemployed or in a high income bracket, everyone is entitled to healthcare at the point of use without cost .
While many could argue that we do "pay" for healthcare in the form of National Insurance contributions, these are generally taken from our paychecks directly before we even realize they're gone and in many cases are even waived for those under a certain income threshold.
This means that regardless of your situation, you can go to the doctor when you need to and hopefully get the advice, care, or medication you need without worrying about whether or not you can actually afford to pay for it.
