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Written question asked by Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb (Green Party) on Wednesday, 22 July 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 August 2020. It was answered by Lord Bethell (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 August 2020 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Health Services: Migrants

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the Immigration Health Surcharge exemption will extend to international volunteers from other countries working, or currently applying to work, in (1) Camphill communities, and (2) other health and social care settings, under Tier 5 visa arrangements.

Answer

The Department is working to identify those working in the health and care sector, who will be eligible for the reimbursement from 1 October. We will publish further details about how to apply and demonstrate eligibility in the coming months.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7158
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Health services Migrants Surcharges
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk