Hi all. Well we finally got married and got AOS started, so I might be back on now for a while again I need to post pics... Anywho, I went in and got my husband added to my insurance (I'm a med student, so its expensive). We decided to take out more of my student loan to cover this. Anywho, the lady doing this for me said everything is in order EXCEPT we have to prove that he is no longer covered by the NHS now that he is living here. I have NO idea where to find this information. I tried the NHS's website and couldnt find anything very useful/official looking. Nothing is printed on his card. Anyone have any ideas other than calling? Thanks!

from http://www.ujnews.com/html/info.shtml:

National Health Service

Treatment under the National Health Service (NHS) is only available to permanent residents of the United Kingdom. Britons living abroad who return on a temporary visit to the UK will be expected to pay privately for all treatment other than of an emergency nature. Additional information is available in the Frequently Asked Question, What health care services are available to travellers to the UK?

NHS treatment is available only in Britain. Those moving to the United States are advised to obtain private health insurance before leaving Britain from an insurance company or travel agency. Upon arriving in the United States, coverage can be arranged through a US provider.

With the exception of emergency care treatment, American tourists to the United Kingdom do not receive free health care through the National Health Service. Detailed information on emergency care and hospital care for tourists is available from the National Health Service.

Additional information on NHS services can be found on the NHS A to Z web site.

General information on medical care for tourists can be found on the following web sites:

* British Tourist Authority
* The US Department of State Consular Information Sheet

The American Embassy London provides useful information on private health care:

* Independent Medical Facilities
* General Practitioners
* Dentists in the UK

Thanks, I know it's silly, but its what they want Seems kinda common sense to me.

Well that's a new one not heard anyone being asked for that before, glad it is easy to sort out

my mom found this insurance through anthem for me that is only like $200 a month and covers both of us...I will post a link when I get home tonight

You would think it'd be common sense, but since my hubby got here, I've realised how very little common sense applies in the USA

I wish I had a dollar for every time I've been asked if my husband speaks English. My new answer is "No, he speaks Scottish, it's like English but with more expletives."

Best of luck with the rest of your process

Hehehe!

(On a serious note - that's ridiculous that anyone asks that!)

I don't know, there is a Scots guy living next door to our son and his family about a block away from us. He is from Glasgow and I'm sure he doesn't speak a word of English at least none that I can understand.

Haha, great response. Thanks for the well wishes. We were able to sort it all out, thanks for all the help. We haven't had the do you speak english question yet, just where in London he lives (oh about 4 hours North, where do you live in California?)

That DOES sound like a very good deal!

I was asked that going into a funeral in California, (I was wearing my Kilt, waistcoat, black tie and a white shirt)