Healthcare in UK > NHS and UK Health Insurance
Summary: Are you eligible for coverage under UK's National Health Service (NHS)? Do you also need expat health insurance? This article provides an overview.
Expats in the U.K. that are working there can become eligible for coverage under the National Health Service.
Others will need expat health insurance
Here are a few health care tips from expats already in the UK (taken from our UK expat forum):
Also note that when you are covered by NHS, a GP will be a gatekeeper that must refer you to specialists. Long waits can occur for these specialists, and for test and procedures that are not considered to be urgent. Having supplemental insurance gives some expats peace of mind to avoid these if needed. NHS provides information about NHS waiting times.
The NHS in the UK determines eligibility in large part by whether or not you are from a European Economic Area country or Switzerland.
Here are some explanations of what overseas visitors and expats from EEA and Switzerland in the U.K. can expect to receive in terms of NHS benefits. Here is information for expats from outside the EEA
Here is Guidance on overseas visitors hospital charging regulations.
The NHS Choices provides lots of official information and health care information.
PLEASE NOTE THAT REGULATIONS CAN CHANGE AT ANY TIME. CONTACT NHS FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION.
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Expats in the U.K. are able to utilize the public health care system, which is managed by the NHS. Many expats want to have private health insurance to help reduce wait times and several other reasons. Read for more details on how to navigate the system.
Knowing which hospital you would go to should a medical emergency arise while living in UK is important. This information is provided (but not endorsed) by expats and the US Embassy in UK.
Help others moving to UK by answering a set of questions about health insurance, public healthcare in UK, prescription medicine, quality of medical care and emergency services.
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If you're an expat parent who had a baby abroad, write a report about your childbirth experiences to help other expecting expat parents.
Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000. Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Some of Joshua's more popular articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and 5 Best Places to Live in Spain. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
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First Published: Oct 24, 2010
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Expats in the U.K. are able to utilize the public health care system, which is managed by the NHS. Many expats want to have private health insurance to help reduce wait times and several other reasons. Read for more details on how to navigate the system.
Knowing which hospital you would go to should a medical emergency arise while living in UK is important. This information is provided (but not endorsed) by expats and the US Embassy in UK.
Help others moving to UK by answering a set of questions about health insurance, public healthcare in UK, prescription medicine, quality of medical care and emergency services.
Read recent baby reports submitted for Chipping Norton and York.
If you're an expat parent who had a baby abroad, write a report about your childbirth experiences to help other expecting expat parents.
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