Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 2 February 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 February 2021 (named day). It was answered by Kevin Foster (Conservative) on Monday, 8 February 2021 on behalf of the Home Office.
Migrants: Health Services
- Question
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If she will waive or reduce the cost of the Immigration Health Surcharge for people and families on low incomes coming to the UK under the British National (Overseas) visa scheme.
- Answer
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BN(O) status holders and their dependants must pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS). Applicants pay the appropriate amount of IHS depending upon the length of leave they apply for (either 30 months or 5 years). Like other nationals coming to the UK, it is only right they contribute to our healthcare system. IHS Income goes directly into our brilliant NHS.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 911947
- Session
- 2019-21
- Question not reached
- Yes
- Notes
- Date tabled listed on website as 8 Feb 2021
- Subjects
- Health services Migrants Low incomes Surcharges Visas British national (overseas)
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