Medical Insurance - Family visitor

[rajesh9pl]

Hi all,

My mother in law is coming over this month end to stay with us for 4-5 months. I was wondering if she needs to buy medical insurance, in case she needs NHS treatment? Any suggestion please?

Many thanks,
Rajesh

[geriatrix]

Access to NHS when in UK as visitor
if a visitor to uk gets ill

[rajesh9pl]

Thanks.

I am aware of both links. I understand NHS will give free treatment in case of emergency, and otherwise patient will have to pay. I was seeking suggestions on Travel Insurance. What if she is not feeling well and want to consult doctor/GP and takes treatment?

[geriatrix]

The second link answers that question adequately, but if it isn't clear:

I understand NHS will give free treatment in case of emergency .... What if she is not feeling well and want to consult doctor/GP and takes treatment?

I hope you know that doctors/GPs are also "NHS" (unless you wish to visit one who has a private practice). And that doctors/GPs usually do not provide "emergency" treatments, but walk-in centres may. In other words, every consultation / treatment other than "emergency treatment" at medical treatment facility equipped to provide such services is to be paid for.

Google to look for "travel insurance" available in the country your relative is coming from, as visitors cannot purchase travel / medical insurance in the UK.