<p>The reimbursement scheme covers those working in the health and care sector and those eligible under certain of the United Kingdom’s reciprocal healthcare arrangements. The following table shows the average mean time taken for eligible applicants to receive an Immigration Health Surcharge refund for the last six months, noting that December 2023 data is incomplete accounting for claims up to 13 December 2023:</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Month</p></td><td><p>Average mean time (days)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>June 2023</p></td><td><p>32</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>July 2023</p></td><td><p>34</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>August 2023</p></td><td><p>39</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>September 2023</p></td><td><p>50</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>October 2023</p></td><td><p>30</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>November 2023</p></td><td><p>19</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>December 2023</p></td><td><p>13</p></td></tr></tbody></table>