While changing employers on Tier 2 general visa can IHS fees be reused ?

Hi,

I am currently working with Tier 2 general visa with employer "A" valid till Jan 2024.Although I am in process of being offered another job from employer B. Would really appreciate some guidance around my below queries to understand the process here :
1. Do I need to pay full IHS fees again or could I use the previous IHS reference for new application?
2. Is there any special category under which I need to apply for tier 2 General visa or just the fresh application would be good?
3. I have a spouse on dependent visa, does she also need to file for new application or her existing BRP/visa will be valid enough based on she is my dependent (independent from company)?

Hi, I have already paid IHS fees for 5 years till 2024 for tier 2 visa for employer A. Although now I am changing to employer B with new Tier 2 visa. Can I reuse the IHS reference/fees that I already paid while for Employer A. My Tier 2 visa started in January and has only been 5 months for IHS to be counted.
I understand that the IHS I paid was £1000 and now its £2000 for 5 years tenure.
So that is my confusion:
Is there a way that I can reuse the IHS fees (paid earlier) and pay balance £1000 in addition to it for new Tier 2 application ?
If not then could it somehow be asked to refund or will it all go wasted ?

You have to pay IHS again and get a new reference number.

https://www.gov.uk/healthcare-immigrati ... on/refunds

1. Do I need to pay full IHS fees again or could I use the previous IHS reference for new application?

Already answered.

2. Is there any special category under which I need to apply for tier 2 General visa or just the fresh application would be good?

It is an extension but change of employer.

3. I have a spouse on dependent visa, does she also need to file for new application or her existing BRP/visa will be valid enough based on she is my dependent (independent from company)?

No she does not have to apply with you.

Thanks CR001 for the clarification and quick response.