State pension warning as certain Britons set to incur 'large costs' for NHS treatment
Many State Pensioners will decide to retire abroad in the hopes of pursuing later life overseas. While state pension payments can offer important support financially, these Britons are being warned of additional costs which may arise. New rules mean UK citizens who have moved to the European Union since December 31, 2020 will not be able to get free NHS healthcare when they come back to the UK on visits.
Gavin Pluck, Group Managing Director at Blacktower Financial Management Group, commented on the matter.
He said: “It’s frustrating for UK expats to hear they will no longer be entitled to free NHS healthcare when returning to the UK on visits.
“However, it is important to note that those who left UK soil to become residents of the EU before December 31, 2020 are still entitled to NHS healthcare and will not be affected.
“This will result in large costs for many expats who return to the UK for treatment.
