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Department of Health and Social Care announces extension of retire and return easements
Following a public consultation, the Department of Health and Social Care has announced a further extension to retire and return easements beyond the current 31 October 2022 expiry date, through temporary amendments to NHS Pension Scheme regulations…
Process reminder for pensionable pay on retirements
There has been an increase in queries from employers relating to pensionable pay for 1995 Section members. We want to provide a better understanding for you of how our processes work for awards and sub awards and help alleviate some your concerns.…
What to include in the red separator
Use the red separator when submitting your prescription forms to make sure some items can be checked before we confirm your monthly payment.
Sort your FP10 prescriptions according to the guidance on your FP34 submission document and use the red…
ADQ (Average Daily Quantity) usage data
A full review of Average Daily Quantity (ADQ) values populated on our internal NHSBSA drug database has been undertaken by our Medicines Data team, due to information users querying some of the values published. This review was conducted using the…
Overseas Healthcare Services
We manage reciprocal healthcare for people travelling to and from most European countries on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).
If you need medical treatment outside the UK, you may be entitled to:
a UK Global Health…
Get healthcare cover for travelling abroad
You can get help for paying for healthcare costs while you’re travelling abroad. Depending on your circumstances, you’ll be able to apply for either:
a UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC)
a UK European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) if you…
Planned treatment or giving birth abroad
Find out how you can get help with the costs of planned treatment or giving birth outside the UK.
Planned treatment abroad
Information about the S2 funding route for planned treatment outside the UK
Giving birth outside the UK
Information…
Claim a refund for treatment costs
You can submit a claim for a refund if you have been charged for state-funded, medically necessary treatment whilst visiting:
an EU country
Norway
Iceland
Liechtenstein
Switzerland
We'll assess your claim to decide whether you were charged…
Contact Overseas Healthcare Services
UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC)
Apply online for a new or replacement UK GHIC
If you cannot apply for a UK GHIC using our online service or you are currently experiencing difficulties with an outstanding application, contact us using…
Where you can use your card
There are 2 types of cards available for healthcare cover when you’re travelling abroad. You can apply for either:
a UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC)
a UK European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
These both provide the same cover, but the…