BMA membership FAQs

We answer frequently asked questions about the BMA membership.

Location: UK Audience: All doctors Updated: Wednesday 22 November 2023

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Claims and reduced subscriptions

What are the salary thresholds to claim a reduced subscription?

Depending on your circumstances, we can offer a reduced subscription if you are:

Members whose gross professional income is not expected to exceed £25,000 will benefit from a reduced rate of £180 (£15.00 per month).

Members whose gross professional income is between £25,001 and £40,000 will benefit from a reduced rate of £210.00 (£17.50 per month).

Members whose gross professional income is between £40,001 and £55,000 will benefit from a reduced rate of £240.00 (£20.00 per month).

Members in receipt of benefits from DWP may be eligible for free membership. Please complete our subscription membership form to apply.

I'm eligible for a reduced subscription, what do I do next?

If you qualify for a reduced subscription, please complete our subscription membership form to claim.

I am on maternity leave. How can I claim my reduced subscription?

We will change your subscription to a lower rate once you tell us you are on maternity leave. You will automatically benefit from this reduction at your next renewal.

You should let us know if you return to work before the reduced subscription ends as you won’t be eligible to receive this reduction consecutively for a third subscription year.

When am I entitled to free life membership?

After completion of being a full member for 50 years.

My spouse/partner is a member, what will my membership fee be?

If both members pay over £265 per year, one member will be entitled to a reduced subscription of £265. To qualify, both members must be registered at the same address.