European Health Insurance Card
19/06/2017
If you, and your family members already have EHIC cards –
check they are still valid!
The EHIC
is not an alternative to travel insurance. It gives you the right
to access state-provided healthcare during a
temporary stay in another European Economic Area (EEA) country or Switzerland.
The EHIC also
covers the treatment of
pre-existing medical conditions but do bear in mind the point above!
Available for
all residents
of the United Kingdom.
Every family member requires an EHIC. You can make an application for yourself and on behalf of your partner and any dependent children under the age of 16. If you already have an EHIC, you must enter your own details first and apply for any additional cards when prompted.
EHIC and Brexit no changes have been announced to the EHIC service. The NHS Business Services Authority is continuing to provide the EHIC service as usual, and you can apply for and use your card as before.
Make sure you know where to get one, how it works, what it gives you, it's valid but most importantly - remember to take it with you!
Download the EHIC smartphone app from the European Commission website so you can easily access the information while you are abroad.
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