Free European Health Insurance Card

SideWinder · 1 Sep 2006 at 13:43

Sure, this may not be the same as the other 'Free stuff' threads but i felt this was worth a post.

The EHIC entitles you to reduced cost (or soemtimes free) healthcare where treatment becomes necessary during a temporary visit to other countries of the European Economic Area or Switzerland. The card is only valid for treatment offered under the state healthcare schemes operating in these countries; it gives you access to treatment under the same terms as people that live in the country you are visiting.

https://www.ehic.org.uk/InternetPROD/home.do

I was only made known about this a few days ago and in my eyes, it's a pretty useful thing to have, especially as it doesn't cost anything. Mine arrived in 3 days. :cool:

Lagz · 1 Sep 2006 at 13:47

Its just the replacement to the E111. I think most people are probably aware of it.

Beren · 1 Sep 2006 at 13:48

It replaces the old E111 forms... which are now no longer valid so definitely a must get if you do Eurpoean travel!

/Edit Beaten!

Visage · 1 Sep 2006 at 14:10

SideWinder said:
Sure, this may not be the same as the other 'Free stuff' threads but i felt this was worth a post.

https://www.ehic.org.uk/InternetPROD/home.do

I was only made known about this a few days ago and in my eyes, it's a pretty useful thing to have, especially as it doesn't cost anything. Mine arrived in 3 days.

And here was me thinking the EU was only ever good for 'tekkin ** jbs' and dodgy German porn......

Spacky · 1 Sep 2006 at 14:14

Yep I have one in my Wallet

stoofa · 1 Sep 2006 at 18:27

Just do not forget this is in NO WAY a replacement for insurance when you go abroad.
All it in theory gives you is the rights to recieve the same kind of health care that you would get as a local.
If you have a major accident this card will not get you flown home etc.

yer_averagejoe · 1 Sep 2006 at 18:41

got it.. you have to get one really for going abroad.

Christo · 1 Sep 2006 at 20:15

Good stuff, been meaning to get one of these. Finally done it because of your thread. Cheers.

yermum · 1 Sep 2006 at 22:35

We got ours 3 days after emailing, and that was done at night, so there is a govt. dept which actually works!!!!!

Lagmeister · 2 Sep 2006 at 10:37

I have one, but I also have an austrian e-card and health insurance paid by my employer, so its not that usefull now but it would have been a lifesaver if something happened in the first month of moving here.