British Born Baby, brought into the states

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Jul 17th 2008, 12:45 pm

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Re: British Born Baby, brought into the states

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Originally Posted by Tracym

Hmm. OK, fair enough.

So it'd be ok with you then, if everyone that could get over there, from whatever country, traveled to the UK and used the NHS for free?

And I would personally consider it free to them, if they had never paid taxes to fund it.

There's always a middle ground. She's British -- so why the hell not!

Jul 17th 2008, 12:46 pm

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Re: British Born Baby, brought into the states

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Originally Posted by Jerseygirl

She is entitled to emergency care.

it's not like she went home and got hit by a bus though is it.

Jul 17th 2008, 12:48 pm

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Re: British Born Baby, brought into the states

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Originally Posted by Jerseygirl

She is entitled to emergency treatment courtest of the NHS.

True, I realize that. But you can't really fly at the last minute - and it isn't an emergency, it's planned.

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Originally Posted by fatbrit

There's always a middle ground. She's British -- so why the hell not!

Well, the NHS rules say not. Myself - I think our posts crossed, personally I think if she's paid in for years, why not as well I suppose.

Jul 17th 2008, 12:48 pm

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Re: British Born Baby, brought into the states

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it's not like she went home and got hit by a bus though is it.

No but if she was visiting and went into labour it would be classed as an emergency.

To the OP your child would be a Brit no matter where it's born.

Jul 17th 2008, 12:49 pm

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Re: British Born Baby, brought into the states

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True, I realize that. But you can't really fly at the last minute - and it isn't an emergency, it's planned.

She could be in the UK on an extended vacation. I stayed there for several months when my FIL was ill.

Jul 17th 2008, 12:50 pm

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Re: British Born Baby, brought into the states

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Originally Posted by Jerseygirl

No but if she was visiting and went into labour it would be classed as an emergency.

To the OP your child would be a Brit no matter where it's born.

True, but AFAIK the child will be able to pass on her British nationality to his/her children only if born in the UK.

Thinking ahead...

Jul 17th 2008, 12:52 pm

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She could be in the UK on an extended vacation. I stayed there for several months when my FIL was ill.

Yes, but in that case, if one has been away for more than three months and does not intend permanent residency, one is not entitled to non-emergency care on the NHS.

I am not saying if that should or shouldn't be so, but that is the rule.

Jul 17th 2008, 12:52 pm

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Re: British Born Baby, brought into the states

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Originally Posted by Elvira

True, but AFAIK the child will be able to pass on her British nationality to his/her children only if born in the UK.

Thinking ahead...

Good point.

Jul 17th 2008, 12:53 pm

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Re: British Born Baby, brought into the states

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Yes they are...you would be...any visitor to the UK is entitled to free emergency healthcare.

Jul 17th 2008, 12:55 pm

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Re: British Born Baby, brought into the states

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Yes they are...you would be...any visitor to the UK is entitled to free emergency healthcare.

Right, everyone gets emergency care.

I said not entitled to NON-emergency care.

Jul 17th 2008, 12:59 pm

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Re: British Born Baby, brought into the states

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Right, everyone gets emergency care.

I said not entitled to NON-emergency care.

So if she's visiting and goes into labour that would be an emergency

Jul 17th 2008, 1:00 pm

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Re: British Born Baby, brought into the states

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So if she's visiting and goes into labour that would be an emergency

What about the pre-natal care though?

Can't ignore the condition from arrival until delivery right?

(no pregnancy expert, I don't know how late you can fly - but not the day before certainly)

Jul 17th 2008, 1:03 pm

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Re: British Born Baby, brought into the states

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What about the pre-natal care though?

Can't ignore the condition from arrival until delivery right?

(no pregnancy expert, I don't know how late you can fly - but not the day before certainly)

If she went to the doctors/hospital and said she was having problems he would examine and take care of her. She could give symptoms of high blood pressure for instance.

Jul 17th 2008, 1:05 pm

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Re: British Born Baby, brought into the states

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If she went to the doctors/hospital and said she was having problems he would examine and take care of her. She could give symptoms of high blood pressure for instance.

I suppose one can pull it off - though as far as I know, you're supposed to have regular check-ups, not just if problems.

To make up symptoms though...

I still think it is against the rules though (rightly or wrongly).

Jul 17th 2008, 1:16 pm

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Re: British Born Baby, brought into the states

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Originally Posted by leedsbird

I am a British citizen with a permanent residency for the states. My husband is a usc.

We are planning to go to England to have our baby, so that i can be with my family. technically the baby will be a British citizen.

Are you planning to spend at least 3-4 months away from the U.S.?

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