AQW 20720/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Health
To ask the Minister of Health to outline the process via which patients in Northern Ireland can avail of cross-border health care, including the patient’s role in organising and covering up front costs of the treatment.
Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 22 June 2021
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 22 June 2021
- Answer due by
- 7 July 2021
- Answered
- 6 July 202114 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Health
- Priority question
- No
Answer
The Republic of Ireland Reimbursement Scheme, which I announced on 15th June 2021, has been introduced for a 12 month period from 30th June 2021.
The Scheme allows patients to seek, and pay for, private treatment in the Republic of Ireland only and have the cost reimbursed by the Health and Social care Board. To use the Scheme, patients must get prior authorisation from the HSCB before they travel for treatment.
Full details and guidance on the Scheme are available on the Health and Social Care Board website at http://www.hscboard.hscni.net/travelfortreatment/.