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Brexit: steps taken to protect healthcare for UK nationals living in the EU
People already living in the EU who have their healthcare funded by the UK will have their healthcare costs covered for six months if the UK leaves without a deal. This includes pensioners, students, those on disability benefits and UK workers temporarily posted in the EU.
The government has proposed to each EU member state that existing healthcare arrangements continue until 31 December 2020 if the UK leaves without a deal, but if discussions have not been finalised by 31 October, the government will provide support to around 180,000 UK nationals living in the EU who currently have their healthcare costs paid for by the UK for a 6-month period following exit day.
UK nationals in the EU who are in the middle of treatment will also have costs covered for up to a year.
The government will also provide cover during the time it takes to be registered with a local healthcare scheme. To be eligible for this support, people must apply within local timeframes or no later than 6 months after we leave, whichever is the shortest.
The NHS is writing to 180,000 UK nationals living in the EU to make them aware of changes.
In addition to this, the government has committed to cover the healthcare costs for students who began their courses in the EU ahead of 31 October for the duration of their course; and cover the healthcare costs of UK visitors to the EU who commenced their trip before the UK left the EU until they return to the UK.
The government has also confirmed it will ensure that people currently insured by the UK living in the EU can return to use the NHS temporarily in England, Wales and Scotland free of charge.
British citizens living in Ireland will be able to access healthcare in Ireland in the same way as before Brexit.
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