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Hi,

I have a quick question regarding the section on private health plan. I was told that as long as I can prove I arrived to UK before this requirement was introduced I'm exempt, however, I can't find it in writing.

I arrived in July 2005, obtained WRS card ( I'm Polish) in October 2005, studied full-time Sept 2005-Sept 2005 supporting myself working part-time (I have P60s and P45s), worked full-time 2008-2009, studied full-time (full stipend) 2009-2014 and now working full-time. THEREFORE I can easily prove I've been here for 5 years and I was able to support myself and I can also prove that I arrived in 2005. Does that except me from the requirement for a private health plan?

I would appreciate any input/suggestions/directions.

Thanks,

Justyna

JusKozz wrote:Hi,

I have a quick question regarding the section on private health plan. I was told that as long as I can prove I arrived to UK before this requirement was introduced I'm exempt, however, I can't find it in writing.

I arrived in July 2005, obtained WRS card ( I'm Polish) in October 2005, studied full-time Sept 2005-Sept 2005 supporting myself working part-time (I have P60s and P45s), worked full-time 2008-2009, studied full-time (full stipend) 2009-2014 and now working full-time. THEREFORE I can easily prove I've been here for 5 years and I was able to support myself and I can also prove that I arrived in 2005. Does that except me from the requirement for a private health plan?

I would appreciate any input/suggestions/directions.

Thanks,

Justyna

My understanding is qualified persons exercising treaty rights in UK, eg students and self-sufficient persons need CSI.
So, in general, for the periods you were a student in UK you would have needed CSI or at least a Polish-issued EHIC card.

I also understand the need for CSI was only introduced by UK government in 2006.
I do not know the position of someone who was in UK as a student before 2006 (as you were).
Probably worth exploring that to see if, at very least, your first period as a student in UK is exempt from CSI.

However there may be another option open to you too, namely documentation from the Polish healthcare system.
You can read about it here:
http://www.immigrationboards.com/britis ... 99322.html

In particular see posting from April 02 ...

Just called up Polish NHS, they can give me an official statement I was fully insured from birth until the end of my studies, and that insurance was fully valid within the EU, including UK.

Hope it helps.

More on treaty rights & CSI

See https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... Policy.pdf

An exemption for students from CSI if issued with a registration certificate in/before 2011...

6.9 Note that EEA nationals who were issued with a registration certification before 20 June 2011 on the basis that they were a student would not have been required to submit evidence that they held CSI, and therefore must not be required to provide evidence of CSI for any period spent as a student after their certificate was issued.

6.10 This provision applies only to students who were issued with a registration certificate in that capacity before 20 June 2011

Thank you both!

That's very helpful. I have ust one more question to clarify this. In the post it says :

"(...), under EEA regulations, in order to obtain a Permanent Residence status you are required to have CSI (if student of self sufficient)."

I'm not sure how to interpret that. For he past 5 years of my studies I was fully funded: my fees were paid and I was receiving a tax free salary. Would that exempt me from this requirement?

Thank you!

Justyna

Also for the first 3 years of my studies (2005-2008) I was working part-time.

If I do obtain a letter from Polish department of health which will confirm that I was covered under my parents healthcare cover until age 26 ( 3 years ago) can I still apply based on that period even though I did now have CSI for the last 3 years?

Apologies for rudimentary questions, but I'm finding this very confusing.

Justyna