ASD therapy or treatment cost for an foreign citizen

To whom it may concern,

I hope you are doing well. I am planning to move to the UK as an international student to do my masters. But I have a wife and two children as dependents. Both of my children are autistic(ASD), they need special care. My question is if they move to the UK with me as a dependent, will they get any govt help which is normally given to UK citizens?

For example, does the health insurance cover Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) therapy or treatment cost for an foreign citizen?

Please suggest me, is it wise to move to UK in this circumstance.

I know this question may not be relevent to this group but i have no other option.

Depending on your answer, I will take the decision whether I will move to the UK or not. Your answer is very important to me. please.

NAS84586 over 2 years ago

As foreign citizens, your kids may not be eligible for all the government assistance that UK citizens receive. However, there are options to consider. It would be a good idea to research and find an insurance plan that specifically covers ASD therapy. Reaching out to an expert would be a lot wiser than asking this on the forum. Ultimately, the decision to move to the UK is a personal one, but it's always worth exploring the resources and support available.
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Deleted User over 3 years ago

Hi NAS82279,

Here is an article with some information about using NHS services as an international student - https://www.timeshighereducation.com/student/advice/guide-nhs-international-students-uk. It looks like you would have to be staying longer than six months and pay the immigration surcharge of £470 to access NHS services. Once you do that you can register with a GP and use the NHS like a UK citizen would. If your family is moving with you on a dependent visa they can access NHS services too but the immigration surcharge must be paid per person, so for a family of four this would come to around £1900 per year on top of your visa fees.

Also please note that this guidance is true for England, but if you are staying in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland, it may be different, so please consult the guide here - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-the-nhs-charges-overseas-visitors-for-nhs-hospital-care/how-the-nhs-charges-overseas-visitors-for-nhs-hospital-care#immigration-health-surcharge

Hope this is of some help,
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