Health treatment costs

Last activity 22 November 2019 by phipiemar

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KippsieMember30 October 2019 16:36:07

I have been here a short while waiting to start a job and fell ill. I saw a doctor (privately)... long story short, I need a pacemaker. My insurance is only for emergency. I called NHS and despite the apparent urgency, it could take several consultations and a wait for the procedure. However, I could have the procedure done in Belgium in a very short timescale. Issue is balancing wait time versus cost (and my health.
Can anyone give me an estimate on how much I would pay for such a procedure?
In the UK, it's a day job with one overnight stay. But then again, that's the NHS for you.
Many thanks.
P.S. Please respond quickly as my time may be limited

phipiemarVIP Member30 October 2019 16:48:44

4733

Hi,

Have a look on this website. Then take contact directly with hospitals to have true quotation.

KippsieMember30 October 2019 17:21:48

Many thanks; I've lodged a query. Hopefully they'll get back soon.

KippsieMember21 November 2019 19:49:23

I'm afraid that link was rubbish and a scam. I got a reply today, three weeks after launching the query with them and stipulating I couldn't fly. The offer was for treatment in Hungary. I had the operation over two weeks ago, when it had become an emergency. Just as well I didn't wait for a reply. Summary: don't use that site; you may not survive to appreciate the result.

phipiemarVIP Member22 November 2019 06:26:17

4733

I can understand your disappointment. An audit will be undertaken.

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