Overseas visitors to the UK are currently charged for hospital visits, dental treatments and prescription drugs. People working for UK-based employers and students on courses of at least six months duration are entitled to at least some NHS hospital treatment free of charge. The government had considered charging for GP consultations, but decided that easy initial access was important to prevent risks to public health such as HIV, TB and sexually transmitted infections.
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@9Q8BSCJ9mos9MO
should be covered if the stay is under a month from insurance in home country, if a longer stay, the person pays
No, but they should have to pay for non emergency treatment and be required to show proof of insurance before entering the UK
@9N672J410mos10MO
They should have to pay something, probably a minimum cost of around £100 depending on the treatment.
@948C72CLiberal Democrat3yrs3Y
The arrangement should mirror that of the visitors home location ... if treatment is free for a UK citizen in Foreign Country 'A' then it's citizens should enjoy the same benefits here.
@92YMH3N3yrs3Y
Depends on previous behaviour in the country if any
@8XTBJBX3yrs3Y
yes, but if they cannot afford it them they should still be allowed to be treated.
@8WSWZFCConservative3yrs3Y
People should have insurance however if someone cannot afford treatment then no one should be denied emergency treatment
@8S2H3Y74yrs4Y
If visitor means tourist, yes. If they are paying tax, no.
@8RKCS5VLiberal Democrat4yrs4Y
In exchange for reciprocal arrangements for U.K. citizens
@8QWTNRDConservative4yrs4Y
There should be no foreign visitors during a pandemic
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