Other Reciprocal Health Agreements

If you are a British Citizen the following additional reciprocal health agreements are available to you

Australia

If you require medical treatment in Australia, you must enroll with a local MEDICARE office. You do not need to enroll on arrival, but you must do this after the first occasion you receive treatment. Inpatient and outpatient treatment at a public hospital are then available free of charge. Details of how to enroll and the free treatment available can be found by visiting the MEDICARE Website on www.humanservices.gov.au/medicare or by emailing: [email protected].

New Zealand

If you require medical treatment in New Zealand, there are reciprocal agreements, but a person may not enroll with a Primary Health Organisation (PHO). They should get the same health subsidies as a New Zealand citizen visiting a general practitioner as a casual patient, if the doctor has decided the condition needs prompt attention.

For more information, please go to www.health.govt.nz or email: [email protected]

Important Notes
If you are admitted to the hospital contact must be made with the Medical Emergency Assistance Company as soon as possible and their authority obtained in respect of any treatment NOT available under a reciprocal health agreement.