Friday, October 8, 2010

Does the UK provide healthcare for a US citizen going to school on a visa in the UK


Does the UK provide healthcare for a US citizen going to school on a visa in the UK?
If I were to go to school in England I'd have to get a visa I assume. If I got sick and have no American health insurance would the hospitals in England provide me heathcare at no cost like they do their citizens?
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1 :
you will need health insurance because they will charge other wise
2 :
There's no such thing as 'no cost' healthcare, it's subsidised by contributions to the national insurance system. In the event of an emergency you would be treated, it is at the discretion of the hospital if they charge you but under current guidelines, the hospital will be expected to charge you & pursue you for the cost of treatment.
3 :
you get insurance ...
4 :
em,they charge a bit when u get visa, and that bit if for health etc NHS so dont wory schools have their health centers, and its free of charge cos u already paid it,!!! new uk rules,,,,
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