Repatriation Medevac insurance in the event of medical problems is an interesting new perk... I think it has now been introduced because of the concerns this item caused by not being available to a GF pilot who got seriously ill and the medevac bill was to be £80,000.00.and he was not covered.
However.... as explained to me... if you have been non resident UK for 12 months you are also not covered for free NHS treatments on your return.
In this case you pay full private wack unless your medical cover continues for at least a year after your arrival in the UK and your employment termination on medical grounds from your Middle East employer.
Basically when you can nolonger hold a licence medically...your middle east employer can and has in the past terminated you according to your contract and your ongoing medical costs then become your own responsibility.
If your contract said you were London based.... and you commute six on two off to fly.... you are eligable for free NHS treatment if flown home by medevac flight to the UK......However in this situation you salery is also required to be taxed by the UK Tax man.