ML5 Medical Fees

[L'escargot]

Just been quoted £178.50 for an ML5 by my GP. Sounds a bit steep to me. Anyone had one done lately who can give me any price comparisons?

[PeterM]

Paid about £70 to my GP last year . Do they really know what it involves ? (basically a list of questions only and a BP measurement).

Mine was all ohh & ahhh till I sent them the form to see what it actually was.

[martini]

I had a similar problem, doctor's receptionist was confusing my ML5 with the ENG1, made me book 2x 10 minute slots but I was finished in 1.

Still made me pay for both though greedy b******s :non ono:

But still only £60, you're being taken for a ride at £178

[Razorbill RIBs]

Originally Posted by PeterM

Paid about £70 to my GP last year . Do they really know what it involves ? (basically a list of questions only and a BP measurement).

Mine was all ohh & ahhh till I sent them the form to see what it actually was.

Couple of the LB crew have just paid £60 with local GP

[chris.moody]

I paid £100 last year. It seems that there is no standard price for your GP to do a ML5 medical.

Chris

[Ruari 29]

I found something on direct gov I think saying max fee for ML5 was £80 but doctor may refer you for more tests with additional costs. Will try and find link.

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[Ruari 29]

Here's the link max fee £80

http://www.dft.gov.uk/mca/mcga07-hom...edicalinfo.htm

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[Poly]

Originally Posted by Ruari 29

Here's the link max fee £80

MCA - Seafarer Medical Information

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Ruari - that is for a "seafarer medical exam" (is that ENG1?) it says there is no set fee for a ML5 report, which should be in line with BMA guidance. The BMA suggested level for filling in a form without actually doing any real treatment is £81. There is no requirement for GPs to stick to the BMA guidance.

[CornishRoss]

I did mine last Descember £120 and it took 45 minutes. I was supprised that they had never heard of it as my doctors is in a small fishing village.

[tonka]

i did ml5 and offshore uk sector medical yesterday £112.00 for both.

[hobbit555]

Why bother with the ML5? the ENG 1 is more recgonised and the price is set by the MCA. Every time i have re validated certificates the medical has had to be within 3 months so the validity of of the ML5 is irrelevant.

the last ML5 i paid for was £45

[SeaSkills]

Originally Posted by hobbit555

Why bother with the ML5? the ENG 1 is more recgonised and the price is set by the MCA. Every time i have re validated certificates the medical has had to be within 3 months so the validity of of the ML5 is irrelevant.

the last ML5 i paid for was £45

Here's two good reasons:

1/. Any doctor (including your own doctor) can do the ML5, you have to go to a doctor on the MCA list for the ENG1 (and the ML5 usually is cheaper)
2/. ML5 lasts 5 years, ENG1 only 2

There are some small mismatches, and apart from some employers who require ENG1, there are some cases and conditions where it can be easier to get an ENG1 - but for most people, ML5 is cheaper and easier to get