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Healthcare abroad for posted workers and people with some exportable benefits
If you’re a UK State Pensioner living in or moving to an EU country, you can apply online for an S1. For more information, visit our page on applying for healthcare cover for living abroad.
You might also be entitled to an S1 if you:
work…
Understanding penalty charges
In England, patients pay for their NHS prescriptions and NHS dental treatment. This is an important source of funding for the NHS.
Each year, the NHS loses significant funds due to people claiming free prescriptions or dental treatment they weren’t…
NHS penalty charges and enquiry letters
If you incorrectly claim free NHS prescriptions or free or reduced cost dental treatment, you're at risk of getting a Penalty Charge Notice.
Claim a refund for treatment costs related to pre-planned treatment (S2)
An S2 certificate will cover eligible state-funded healthcare costs for pre-approved treatment received, within the dates of issue, on the same basis as a resident of the country you are receiving your treatment in.Some countries may ask you to…
Planned treatment abroad
A UK European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) does not cover going abroad for planned medical treatments.A UK EHIC or UK GHIC is for necessary healthcare when you're travelling. Necessary healthcare means…
Get temporary cover for emergency treatment abroad (Provisional Replacement Certificate)
If you do not have a UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) or UK European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) and need emergency treatment abroad, you can still get help with paying for your treatment.A Provisional Replacement Certificate (PRC) will…
Applying for healthcare cover for living abroad
If you’re living in an EU country, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein, you might be entitled to an S1. An S1 gives you the same healthcare cover as a resident of those countries with the UK responsible for the costs.An S1 does not cover…
Reporting Overseas Visitors Treatment Portal User Agreement (RUA)
This user agreement is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA).NHSBSA grants you the right to access the NHSBSA’s online system, Reporting Overseas Visitors Treatment…
Don't get caught out by penalty charges
If you're claiming free prescriptions or dental treatment, do not assume you're automatically covered. Always check before you claim.Free prescriptionsYou're only entitled to claim if you meet the requirements: AgeYou’re entitled to free…