UK introduces new health surcharge

The United Kingdom (UK) has introduced new 'health surcharge' for the nationals from outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including Bangladesh, reports UNB.
Nationals from outside the European Economic Area (EEA), coming to live in the UK for longer than six months, will be required to pay a 'health surcharge' from April 6 to gain access to the UK's National Health Service (NHS).
Applicants in Bangladesh are unable to make the surcharge payment online and must make this payment in person at the same time as paying the visa application fee.
Currently, non-EEA nationals coming to work, study or join family members receive free medical treatment under the UK's NHS in the same way as a permanent resident.
Immigration and Security Minister, James Brokenshire said the health surcharge would play a vital role in ensuring Britain's most cherished public service is provided on a basis that is fair to all who use it.  "For generations, the British people have paid their taxes to help make the NHS what it is today - the surcharge will mean temporary migrants will also pay their way."