Official NHS Healthcare Surcharge & Visitor Billing 2026
UK NHS Healthcare Refund & Visitor Billing Guide
Calculate IHS healthcare surcharge refunds for health workers (£517.50 / 6-mo block), check visitor hospital billing rules (150% tariff), and review free emergency NHS services.
IHS Healthcare Refund Calculator
IHS Reimbursement Assessment1 X 6-Month Blocks Eligible
Refund per Person£517.50
Applicants Included2 Person(s)
Total IHS Refund£1035.00
Free vs Chargeable NHS Services
✅ Always Free NHS Services
A&E emergency care, GP consultations, family planning services, STI testing, COVID-19 & infectious disease treatment, and domestic violence care.
❌ Chargeable Visitor Services (150%)
Inpatient hospital admission, elective surgery, diagnostic MRI/CT scans, and non-emergency outpatient specialist clinics. Unpaid debts >£500 trigger Home Office visa refusals!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
£500 NHS Debt Rule
Unpaid NHS hospital bills over £500 outstanding for 3 months are reported to UKVI. Future visa applications will be automatically refused until the debt is cleared.