Plans to charge patients from outside EU 150% treatment cost on NHS
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[QUOTE=sloppy_joes;45387755]But some (if not most) jobs include dental.[/QUOTE]
Dental plans aren't really a thing in Europe as far as I know.
I'm really not sure HOW they're going to do this.
I don't believe NHS centres have the facilities, funding or staff to go around chasing possible health tourists, not without costing us more money.
[QUOTE=MrEndangered;45388365]I'm really not sure HOW they're going to do this.
I don't believe NHS centres have the facilities, funding or staff to go around chasing possible health tourists, not without costing us more money.[/QUOTE]
You treat someone and get their ID along with medical records, and if they're not a national you charge them. Doesn't seem like a terrible addition, and they could easily hire some paperwork warriors with the money they would get back.
[QUOTE=Oscar Lima Echo;45388294]Dental plans aren't really a thing in Europe as far as I know.[/QUOTE]
Insurance doesn't tend to cover anything but emergency dental stuff I think. Dental repair and maintenance isn't provided through the NHS once you turn 16 either. So dentists make some mad fucking bank over here because we don't really have much choice, either live with excruciating tooth pain or pay absurd fees for simple repairs.
Funny thing is, it would probably still be cheaper to fly there and get serious treatment compared the US.
[QUOTE=hexpunK;45388495]Insurance doesn't tend to cover anything but emergency dental stuff I think. Dental repair and maintenance isn't provided through the NHS once you turn 16 either. So dentists make some mad fucking bank over here because we don't really have much choice, either live with excruciating tooth pain or pay absurd fees for simple repairs.[/QUOTE]
Yeh I have to pay £18 for a fucking check up now I'm over 18, apparently university doesn't mean I'm a student either :downs:
[QUOTE=Complifused;45388867]Yeh I have to pay £18 for a fucking check up now I'm over 18, apparently university doesn't mean I'm a student either :downs:[/QUOTE]
I could understand charging us as students if we elect for non-emergency repairwork and stuff. But the fee for even a checkup is pushing it a bit. Yeah we can work whilst we study, but I'd rather put all my work into the degree I'm paying out of the ass for (thanks Clegg) than have to work something on the side as well to cover things like my teeth not crapping out on me.
[QUOTE=hexpunK;45389141]I could understand charging us as students if we elect for non-emergency repairwork and stuff. But the fee for even a checkup is pushing it a bit. Yeah we can work whilst we study, but I'd rather put all my work into the degree I'm paying out of the ass for (thanks Clegg) than have to work something on the side as well to cover things like my teeth not crapping out on me.[/QUOTE]
Well supposedly I'm going to need my first filling as well which they've decided to charge me £50 for. I was talking to the receptionist and she gave me a book on how to claim back or get free treatment but it only applies for student's who are taking A-levels and below
150%? Still cheaper than U.S. healthcare even with insurance.
Out of curiosity, are pets covered too?
"The government also wants to charge EU patients 125% of the normal cost of treatment."
Huh. I thought all EU citizens were covered anywhere in Europe? I mean, I know you have to have a fancy card with you (well, in Denmark we do), but other than that I thought it was ok. Am I misinformed, or is the UK being anti EU again?
[QUOTE=hexpunK;45388495]Insurance doesn't tend to cover anything but emergency dental stuff I think. Dental repair and maintenance isn't provided through the NHS once you turn 16 either. So dentists make some mad fucking bank over here because we don't really have much choice, either live with excruciating tooth pain or pay absurd fees for simple repairs.[/QUOTE]
You can pay NHS prices on an NHS dentist though, if they accept you as a patient. Finding a dentist that accepts NHS patients can be a little bit awkward, but if you're lucky enough. That splits dental coverage into 3 pay bands, which I'll copy paste.
[quote=NHS]
Band 1 course of treatment – £18.50
This covers an examination, diagnosis (including X-rays), advice on how to prevent future problems, a scale and polish if needed, and application of fluoride varnish or fissure sealant.
Band 2 course of treatment – £50.50
This covers everything listed in Band 1 above, plus any further treatment such as fillings, root canal work or removal of teeth.
Band 3 course of treatment – £219.00
This covers everything listed in Bands 1 and 2 above, plus crowns, dentures and bridges.[/quote]
Dental emergencies are band 1.
Speaking as someone who isn't from the UK or the EU this seems entirely reasonable to me.
Then again I'm from the states where "reasonable" is paying $3000 out of pocket for xrays and a physical so what do I know.
[QUOTE=Terminutter;45389710]You can pay NHS prices on an NHS dentist though, if they accept you as a patient. Finding a dentist that accepts NHS patients can be a little bit awkward, but if you're lucky enough. That splits dental coverage into 3 pay bands, which I'll copy paste.
Dental emergencies are band 1.[/QUOTE]
I'm quite thankful my university has a dentist on site that covers NHS stuff, but I still can't quite bring myself to pay out to get a milk tooth that won't go away capped properly. I just don't have £219, and it's only going to get worse when I leave uni.
Man, this is the one big flaw with the NHS really. Stuff like this can be a nuisance if you don't have cash.
[QUOTE=hexpunK;45390519]I'm quite thankful my university has a dentist on site that covers NHS stuff, but I still can't quite bring myself to pay out to get a milk tooth that won't go away capped properly. I just don't have £219, and it's only going to get worse when I leave uni.
Man, this is the one big flaw with the NHS really. Stuff like this can be a nuisance if you don't have cash.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, my dentist is probably the nicest guy I know but I honestly couldn't really afford band 3 treatments at all at the moment. At least it's subsidised I suppose, it would be much worse if we didn't have it subsidised. The NHS gets impressively far with the cash it's got though. I'd love to see how it goes with a higher budget. (we currently spend around 9.4% of GDP on it, US is 17.7%, France 11.6%) I'm longing for a day when prescriptions are free in England like they are in NI, Wales and Scotland, and vision correction is more heavily subsidised.
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