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ILR - T2 General - Private Health Insurance
Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2017 7:37 pm
by anub2016
Hi,
I'm currently on the Tier 2 General visa which was granted on 8 March 2016.
Could the Moderators/Experts please advise if I need to take a Private Health Insurance in order to be eligible for Indefinite Leave to Remain?
I had, however, paid a sum of £1000 towards the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) at the time of my Tier 2 General application. Am I eligible for free NHS service in the UK?
Many Thanks.
Re: ILR - T2 General - Private Health Insurance
Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2017 7:42 pm
by CR001
anub2016 wrote:Hi,
I'm currently on the Tier 2 General visa which was granted on 8 March 2016.
Could the Moderators/Experts please advise if I need to take a Private Health Insurance in order to be eligible for Indefinite Leave to Remain? No.
I had, however, paid a sum of £1000 towards the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) at the time of my Tier 2 General application. Am I eligible for free NHS service in the UK? Yes, you are entitled to free NHS.
Many Thanks.
Re: ILR - T2 General - Private Health Insurance
Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2017 8:32 pm
by srsw
Worth noting that the free NHS doesn't include prescription or medicine cost... meaning doctor/GP will see you for free but if they give prescription then you pay a fixed amount (can't recollect how much) for it, plus medicine costs.
Children don't need to pay the above and in some circumstances you may get exemption certificate i.e. if you have long-term condition (thyroid, diabetes, etc.).
Re: ILR - T2 General - Private Health Insurance
Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2017 8:35 pm
by CR001
srsw wrote:Worth noting that the free NHS doesn't include prescription or medicine cost... meaning doctor/GP will see you for free but if they give prescription then you pay a fixed amount (can't recollect how much) for it, plus medicine costs. Please check your facts before you post. It is a flat rate for prescriptions at £8-50 per medicine item. There is NO additional 'plus medicine costs'.
Children don't need to pay the above and in some circumstances you may get exemption certificate i.e. if you have long-term condition (thyroid, diabetes, etc.).
Re: ILR - T2 General - Private Health Insurance
Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2017 9:12 pm
by srsw
CR001 wrote:srsw wrote:Worth noting that the free NHS doesn't include prescription or medicine cost... meaning doctor/GP will see you for free but if they give prescription then you pay a fixed amount (can't recollect how much) for it, plus medicine costs. Please check your facts before you post. It is a flat rate for prescriptions at £8-50 per medicine item. There is NO additional 'plus medicine costs'.
Children don't need to pay the above and in some circumstances you may get exemption certificate i.e. if you have long-term condition (thyroid, diabetes, etc.).
Apologies.
http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/Healthcost ... costs.aspx
P.S: The current prescription charge is
£8.60 per item
Re: ILR - T2 General - Private Health Insurance
Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2017 9:31 pm
by CR001
srsw wrote:CR001 wrote:srsw wrote:Worth noting that the free NHS doesn't include prescription or medicine cost... meaning doctor/GP will see you for free but if they give prescription then you pay a fixed amount (can't recollect how much) for it, plus medicine costs. Please check your facts before you post. It is a flat rate for prescriptions at £8-50 per medicine item. There is NO additional 'plus medicine costs'.
Children don't need to pay the above and in some circumstances you may get exemption certificate i.e. if you have long-term condition (thyroid, diabetes, etc.).
Apologies.
http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/Healthcost ... costs.aspx
P.S: The current prescription charge is
£8.60 per item
Yup, went up recently.