Visitors who are travelling to the island for the Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT are being reminded to ensure they have travel insurance in place.
Those from the United Kingdom who require health and care support during their stay will be covered for most costs they incur under the reciprocal healthcare agreement.
However, visitors who travel to the island from countries outside of the UK are unlikely to be covered by a reciprocal health agreement.
They are generally only entitled to urgent and emergency services free of charge, in line with the provisions of the NHS (Overseas Visitors) Regulations 2011.
Insurance For Visitors
All other services, including admission into hospital following treatment in the emergency department, medicines and diagnostic tests (with limited exceptions) must be paid for.
If admitted to hospital on the island, all overseas visitors will be expected to provide insurance details or pay for any medical bills prior to their discharge.
Oliver Radford, Manx Care’s Interim Executive Director of Partnerships, Performance & Improvement, said: “Anyone who needs immediate or urgent treatment will get it – insurance queries will never delay or prevent immediately necessary or urgent treatment being given.
“We encourage all visitors, including those from the UK, to have an appropriate level of travel insurance in place when visiting the Isle of Man as the reciprocal healthcare agreement does not cover all eventualities – and could become extremely costly if should healthcare be required.
“Furthermore, please ensure that you pack enough of your prescription medication and any other forms of medicine, tablets or equipment that you may require during your visit – we want you to enjoy the events safely and worry-free.”
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