Pregnant American woman, visiting UK for 2 months with green card holding husband, what about check ups on the baby?

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2017-09-08 11:17 pm

Hi guys, I m a 21-year old pregnant woman, only 6 weeks along now but on from December 1st - February 1st I will be in Northern Ireland with my husband and his family for Christmas time. I will be leaving at ~19 weeks and returning home at ~27 weeks. I know there are scans and tests I will need during that time. I spoke to my OBGYN and he said I am fine to go and get my check ups there and he will prepare notes for me to take. My question is, how will I go about this? I ve been to A+E as American visitor before and wasn t charged as I shared my husbands Belfast address. Not sure if fluke or whatever. He holds a green card now but is still a U.K. Citizen. How will I be charged for my appointments? I should add, we do both have American health insurance (I am Harvard pilgrim, he is MassHealth). Any guidance welcome (except don t tell me not to make the trip, first time seeing family in a year and will pay whatever cost it is to check my baby). TIA!!! <3

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Tavy

2017-09-08 11:28 pm

✔ 最佳答案

If you are visiting England from a non-EEA country, you need to ensure you are covered for healthcare through personal medical insurance for the duration of your visit, even if you are a former UK resident.
Should you need NHS treatment and you have not arranged insurance, you will be charged at 150% of the standard NHS rate, unless an exemption category applies to either you or the treatment. If you are coming for more than six months, you may need to pay the immigration health surcharge.
Some services or treatments carried out in an NHS hospital are exempt from charges, so they are free to all. These include:
accident and emergency services – not including emergency treatment if admitted to hospital
family planning services – this does not include termination of pregnancy or infertility treatment
treatment for most infectious diseases, including sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
treatment required for a physical or mental condition caused by torture, female genital mutilation, domestic violence or sexual violence – this does not apply if you have come to England to seek this treatment
Note: If you are a visitor from the EEA, present your EHIC if you have one. A GP referral is required for all non-emergency hospital treatment.
Read more about hospital services in England or find a hospital in your area.

In other words you have to pay.
UK

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