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26 February 2020

NHS Charges: Increase For Accidents From 1 April 2020

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The amount compensators are required to pay to the Compensation Recovery Unit in relation to treatment provided to injured Claimants has been increased for injuries suffered on or after 1 April 2020, as follows:
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The amount compensators are required to pay to the Compensation Recovery Unit in relation to treatment provided to injured Claimants has been increased for injuries suffered on or after 1 April 2020, as follows:

Accidents/Injuries up to 31/3/2020

Accidents/Injuries from 1/4/2020

Out-patient
treatment

£725

£743

In-patient treatment
(per day)

£891

£913

Ambulance journey
(per journey)

£219

£224


The cap on total recoverable NHS Charges will increase from £53,278 to £54,566.

Although each individual increase is not significant, insurers will need to ensure that their reserves for accidents which occur on or after 1 April 2020 reflect the increased level of charges.

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