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Healthcare Payments to the EEA and Switzerland

22 February 2022

Proposing MP
Edward Argar Con
Melton and Syston
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement discusses the first annual report on international healthcare payments under the Healthcare (European Economic Area and Switzerland Arrangements) Act 2019, detailing the implementation of reciprocal healthcare agreements post-Brexit.

Action Requested

No specific action is requested. The minister has laid before Parliament the first annual report covering payments made between December 31, 2020, and March 31, 2021, under the powers conferred by the Act. Further reports will be published as claims are submitted.

Key Facts

  • The Healthcare (European Economic Area and Switzerland Arrangements) Act 2019 was enacted post-Brexit to address reciprocal healthcare arrangements.
  • The report covers payments made between December 31, 2020, and March 31, 2021.
  • Only one payment was made under the Act for discretionary planned treatment during this period.
  • Other payments were for healthcare incurred prior to the end of the Transition Period.
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