European Heath Insurance Card (EHIC)

European Heath Insurance Card (EHIC)

Thu 2nd Apr 2009

All visitors should apply for a EHIC if intending to visit Europe.  However they are NOT a substitute for Travel insurance.

What does the EHIC cover?

If you have an accident or suddenly become ill you’ll receive the necessary state-provided medical healthcare for at reduced cost, or sometimes free.

You’ll be treated on the same terms as insured nationals of the country you’re in.

Tip: carry your EHIC with you at all times to prove you are entitled to healthcare.

The EHIC does NOT cover:all your medical costs private treatment (generally not covered) repatriation to the UK.

Remember: overseas state-provided healthcare may not cover things you receive for free on the NHS.

EHIC does NOT mean you’re insured!

You will still need appropriate insurance to ensure you are fully covered for all eventualities.

Remember: few EU countries pay the full cost of medical treatment, even under the European Union’s healthcare arrangements.

You still need sufficient travel insurance to cover healthcare costs.

To apply for your cEHIC card :-https://www.ehic.org.uk/Internet/home.do

Need Travel Insurance? :-
http://www.underwoodinsurance.co.uk/travel-insurance



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