Written question asked by Lord Jones of Cheltenham (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 16 June 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 June 2020. It was answered by Lord Bethell (Conservative) on Monday, 29 June 2020 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Health Services: Migrants
- Question
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Her Majesty's Government (1) when the immigration healthcare surcharge for health and care workers and their families will be removed, (2) whether those who have already paid the surcharge in the current year will receive a refund, and (3) whether any such refund will be backdated to the day on which the Prime Minister made the announcement that the surcharge would be removed.
- Answer
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The Department of Health and Social Care and the Home Office are working at pace to deliver this exemption. Any National Health Service or care worker that has paid the surcharge since the Prime Minister’s announcement on 21 May will receive a refund. We will announce further details on the scope of the arrangements shortly.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL5777
- Session
- 2019-21
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Health services Migrants Surcharges
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