Health treatment costs

Kippsie

Member

Member since 30 October 2019

Mons, Wallonia

Kippsie

30 October 2019 18:36:07

Kippsie

30 October 2019 18:36:07

Mons, Wallonia

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

phipiemar

VIP Member

Member since 01 May 2013

Comblain-au-Pont, Wallonia

phipiemar

30 October 2019 18:48:44

4733

phipiemar

30 October 2019 18:48:44

4733

Comblain-au-Pont, Wallonia

Hi,

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

Kippsie

Member

Member since 30 October 2019

Mons, Wallonia

Kippsie

30 October 2019 19:21:48

Kippsie

30 October 2019 19:21:48

Mons, Wallonia

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

Kippsie

Member

Member since 30 October 2019

Mons, Wallonia

Kippsie

21 November 2019 21:49:23

Kippsie

21 November 2019 21:49:23

Mons, Wallonia

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.