Reciprocal healthcare policy framework for the funding of healthcare abroad in exceptional circumstances

Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) - From 18 August 2023, the Secretary of State will have the power to authorise payments for healthcare outside the scope of a healthcare arrangement in countries with which we have a reciprocal healthcare arrangement in place. This is subject to the condition that the payment is justified by ‘exceptional circumstances’. The framework sets out the factors the Secretary of State will take into account when making discretionary funding decisions in exceptional circumstances. This framework ensures discretionary funding powers are implemented consistently and fairly for patients across the UK, and supports transparency and accountability in the use of public funding for public services.FrameworkMore detail 
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - Category: Health Management Authors: Source Type: news