Free hospital treatment?

Last activity 18 June 2018 by GozoMo

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BevMichelleMember18 June 2018 17:25:58

Hi guys, this may have been covered (if so, i'm sorry, but can't find anything) i've googled it,but it's all confusing.

1) It's nearly time for us to move to malta & renting. I know i can stay there for 6 months before claiming residency, but do this mean i can claim free nhs hospital treatment if needed for those 6 months.

2) When i claim residency, would i still be able to claim free nhs treatment or have to pay NI to someone? and if so how do i go about it as we work from our computers and how much.

3) The reason i'm asking this is i need B12 injections every 12 weeks by hospital nurse & i may have the start of Scleroderma/lupus which may need further hospital appointments/treatment.
I have celiac glutenfree food on prescription, folic acid tabs & a on going antibiotics for Rosacea, i will have no trouble buying these on line, but worried about my B12 injections?

I would love some information asap please so i can get sorted in some way, just scared silly lol as it's a big step in our lives. Thank you everyone for all your help and advice in advance.

GozoMoMalta Expert18 June 2018 19:47:21

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You normally apply for residency after three months, if you are working here you will have to pay national insurance and will be covered for health care but you may also need health insurance.
If you are of pensionable age and drawing a UK pension you are entitled to free health care here and depending on any health issues, ,which come under life threatening, you get free tablets.
You do have to pay to visit a GP, last time I went it was €10 or you can see a doctor for free in one of the clinics.

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