[quote=Margaret Pilkington;876513]
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Originally Posted by Eric
That's right Eric.
I have seen people from countries outside the EU get expensive drugs and surgical treatment(which they would have had to pay for in their own country) and nursing care, absolutely free of charge.
The NHS is supposed to ask if the person being treated has resided in the UK for 12 months...but requires no proof if the person answers in the affirmative.
Billions of pounds each year must be lost in this way......these people are called 'health tourists'.
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Just noticed the bit about ID ... In Ontario, every resident needs a OHIP card (Ontario Hospital Insurance Program) in order to receive free services. It's photo ID, and contains all your info: name, address, phone no., social insurance no., doctor's name, next of kin, and emergency contact person. Everyone who needs medical care must have a card. Cards are free, of course; but are only available to residents of Ontario. We are fairly nice folks over here, but not into giving away free what we pay for through our taxes.