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Continuing Healthcare – claims deadline extended by Welsh Government
The deadline for people to make a claim if they believe their ongoing care should have been funded by the Welsh NHS is being extended, the Welsh Government announced today (September 28).
Continuing Healthcare (CHC) is a package of care paid for by the NHS for people with complex needs which are primarily health-based. The care may be provided in a care setting or in an individual’s own home.
Retrospective claims for continuing care – new deadline is October 31, 2015
Under new arrangements for making retrospective claims, claimants have until October 31 to register their intent with their health board to claim for continuing healthcare costs incurred between August 1, 2013 and September 30, 2014.
All health boards are able to provide free advice to people who want to make a claim and they will also complete any necessary work on their behalf. The intention is for all claims to be reviewed within 12 months of submission.
This is not a legal process and there is no requirement for people to appoint a solicitor. However, if a solicitor is used, those costs cannot be reimbursed.
- Read more on the Welsh Government website
- What is defined as continuing healthcare? See the NHS Wales website
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