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National Health Insurance Stamp - Take a bit of licking
This Stamp will take a bit of licking - the introduction of the National Health Insurance stamp under the 1911 National Insurance Act. In the early twentieth century a free National Health Service did not yet exist and the poor could not usually afford medical services. To help address this, the Liberal Government under David Lloyd George introduced the National Insurance Act. The scheme was known as the 9 pence for 4 pence scheme. Workers had to pay 4 pence into the scheme, employers 3 pence and the state paid 2 pence. Date: 1911
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Take a Bit of Licking: The Introduction of the National Health Insurance Stamp in 1911 In the early 20th century, the lack of a free National Health Service in the United Kingdom meant that medical care was often inaccessible to the poor. To address this issue, the Liberal Government under David Lloyd George introduced the National Insurance Act in 1911. Known as the "9 pence for 4 pence" scheme, this legislation aimed to provide financial assistance for healthcare to the working class. Under the scheme, workers were required to contribute 4 pence per week, employers 3 pence, and the state 2 pence. In exchange, insured individuals gained access to medical benefits, including sickness and unemployment benefits. This marked a significant step towards the eventual nationalisation of healthcare in the UK. The implementation of the National Insurance Act was accompanied by the issuance of National Health Insurance stamps. These stamps, which bore the inscription "Take a Bit of Licking," were affixed to insurance forms to indicate that the required contributions had been paid. The phrase "Take a Bit of Licking" was likely intended to be humorous, as the act of licking the stamp required a fair amount of effort. The introduction of the National Health Insurance stamp represented a crucial moment in the history of British healthcare reform. It paved the way for the development of the welfare state and the eventual establishment of the National Health Service in 1948. This photograph captures a piece of history, showcasing the importance of the National Insurance Act and the role that the National Health Insurance stamp played in shaping the UK's healthcare system.
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