FLR-m, applied yesterday, gained new perspective

So we got it done, health payment, application payment, biometrics appointment set for December 12.

Was moaning to my daughter about the expense.

Then my daughter said, so you are saying that a visa and full medical coverage costs roughly the same as one pair of hearing aids?

Yes.  She and I both wear hearing aids.  She pays thousands.  Mine are supplied by nhs.  They even supply me with replacement batteries.

Yes I paid my nhs surcharge the first time happily. Will try to keep this in mind second time around (2x the cost ) it’s such a much better mindset to know the nhs is there 

Yes I paid my nhs surcharge the first time happily. Will try to keep this in mind second time around (2x the cost ) it’s such a much better mindset to know the nhs is there 

Even doubled it is much cheaper than what I paid in the U.S. for crappy coverage.  I don’t even blink at it.

I have very few complaints about paying to use the NHS, I just wish once we start working they weren't charging us twice. But I am grateful for my care even if it is a struggle, I paid a lot more in the US and typically waited just as long. The only difference is in the US they had an interest in fixing the things they could, while here quality of life seems to be saved for private coverage if you have it. You won't die, but you will be in so much pain you often wish you weren't still living with it. For simple things, cardiac and diabetes care, things with well defined pathways they are good!

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I have very few complaints about paying to use the NHS, I just wish once we start working they weren't charging us twice.

Same here. So I always remind myself of what it was like having a "pre-existing condition" in the US and gladly pay the fee with no medical questions asked.

Same here. So I always remind myself of what it was like having a "pre-existing condition" in the US and gladly pay the fee with no medical questions asked.

Even more so when you think of Australia, as an example, with their Health Requirement. They can exclude applicants who don't meet it.

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health

Even more so when you think of Australia, as an example, with their Health Requirement. They can exclude applicants who don't meet it.

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health

Wow! I don't even want to know in general. But this bit in particular seems like a landmine: "Your family members might also have to meet our health requirement even if they are not migrating to Australia. This will depend on what visa you apply for."