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Rise in hospital charges for non-EU patients
The change in charges follows the health surcharge that effects non-EU citizens who are settling in the UK for longer than six months as part of their health visa. Before 6 April, the Department of Health has billed the patients country of residence without adding any extra charges. However, under the changes now in place, the Department of Health hopes to recoup £500 million a year by 2017-18.
The 'health surcharge' on visa applications for non-EU citizens comprises an annual fee of £200-a-year, which is reduced to £150 for students. Australian and New Zealand nationals are exempt from the surcharge, while non-EU citizens who are lawfully entitled to reside in the UK and usually live in the country will be entitled to free NHS care as they are now.
Andrew Bridgen, MP for North West Leicestershire in the last Parliament, said: "Non-UK nationals seeking medical attention should pay for their treatment. The NHS is funded by UK taxpayers for UK citizens and if any of us went to any of these countries we'd certainly be paying if we needed to be treated."
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