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<p>The agreement we have reached with the European Union is that during the implementation
period all reciprocal healthcare rights will continue and there will be no changes
to healthcare for pensioners, workers, students, tourists and other visitors, the
European Health Insurance Card scheme, or planned treatment. The Healthcare (International
Arrangements) Bill will then allow us to implement a deal regarding our future healthcare
relationship with the EU, including the Republic of Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>A deal
remains in the best interests of the United Kingdom. However, as a responsible Government
we are planning for all outcomes.</p><p> </p><p>In the event of a no-deal, the UK
would like to enter into reciprocal agreements with individual EU Member States including
with Ireland after the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.</p><p> </p><p>We recognise our
unique relationship with Ireland and the importance of the Common Travel Area (CTA).
The UK and Ireland are both committed to maintaining the current access to health
care under the CTA after the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.</p><p> </p><p>Our focus
is on securing the right outcome for the whole of the UK, including Northern Ireland.</p>
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