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GHIC Application

My wife applied on line today for a GHIC and also applied for a GHIC for myself all on one application, within minutes we had a reply and It said mine was completed and didn’t require further information.
Then another E-Mail was sent saying We have been unable to confirm your entitlement to a UK GHIC and require further information and needing 

Proof of residency in the UK with 2 Documents in her name and address. My wife is uk born and lived here all her life so cannot understand why they are wanting proof .. it’s not a scam is it , as some of the documents they mention like bank statements are personal information, is this a normal practice that occurs..


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  • photome
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    My wife applied on line today for a GHIC and also applied for a GHIC for myself all on one application, within minutes we had a reply and It said mine was completed and didn’t require further information.
    Then another E-Mail was sent saying We have been unable to confirm your entitlement to a UK GHIC and require further information and needing 

    Proof of residency in the UK with 2 Documents in her name and address. My wife is uk born and lived here all her life so cannot understand why they are wanting proof .. it’s not a scam is it , as some of the documents they mention like bank statements are personal information, is this a normal practice that occurs..

    Did you use the .gov website to apply
  • eskbanker
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    .. it’s not a scam is it

    Were the emails from the (genuine) email address ohs-do-not-reply@services.nhsbsa.nhs.uk?
  • Yes l’m sure l did, just seems strange my was ok and wife they want proof .🤔
    Do they have a phone number for query’s..
  • TELLIT01
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    You could get her to try on line again in case she entered something incorrectly.  https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/apply-for-a-free-uk-global-health-insurance-card-ghic/  is the link you require.  If you go to Gov.uk site it just points you to this link anyway.

  • twopenny
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    Bank statements and such are used to provide settled status which isn't really what your wife needs to prove.
    Definitely wouldn't share these with anyone other than another bank.
    I seem to remember it took a day or two before I got an email saying it had been accepted.

    I think doing it again is the way forward. There must have been some error.
    I would check yours too.
    Look at your browsing history also and see which site you were using.

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