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UK NHS Eligibility for Returning Expats

nigelforbes
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19 hours ago, brianthainess said:

Maybe because they paid into the system for years before they retired. I started work at 15yr so by the time I was 45 i had already paid 30yrs. and by 66y 51yrs ! Free ? only if you never paid NI contributions. 

Depends on the condition treated as to whether those NI contributions covered the cost of the treatment. I know the excellent diagnostics alone that I had ( bone scan, MRI, CT etc ) cost far more than any amount of NI I paid. Including the op, probably hundred of thousands of quid. Also the extras like months of full pay while off work post op.

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  • soi3eddie
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    Nothing to worry about. Simply get to France. Paddle halfway across the English Channel and call the coastguard. They'll send border force to come collect you, house you and give you free NHS treatmen

  • Chivas
    Chivas

    Why would anyone in modern times burn their bridges with their original GP anyway   All it takes is a "tactical enquiry" once a year via the online practice website to ensure you stay listed

  • brianthainess
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    I registered at a walk in surgery, and said I'm on holiday and staying with a friend on his sofa, I did have a NI number, no more questions asked, and was treated ; therefore i was now registered.  

19 hours ago, BritManToo said:

One of my rellies was 'foreign business manager' for a mojor London NHS hospital. She was only ever called to question people with 'iffy' accents. 

We had loads of patients that couldn't even speak English getting free NHS treatment.

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