EHIC
Travellers may be asked for credit card instead of EHIC card, warns EU Commission
A year ago this month, Columbus Direct warned British travellers that the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) card may not be enough to cover...
Holidaymakers risk facing a Greek tragedy – to care or not to care?
We all want to know that, if we fall ill on holiday, we will be looked after and, if necessary, be brought home. As...
Benefits of the European Health Insurance Card
With the summer upon us, many people are heading overseas to other European Union countries for vacation and pleasure, or perhaps business. It is...
Moneysupermarket.com : benefits of the EHIC while on travel
More than half of Brits (58 per cent) are unaware of the benefits of having the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) when holidaying in...
What a travel insurance does not cover ?
Make sure you read the policy summary to see what is and isn’t covered by the policy – there are bound to be some...
Why travel insurance is needed ?
If you travel without travel insurance, you run the risk of losing out if things go wrong. With about a third of recorded claims...
EHIC Special report – Who is eligible for an European Health Insurance Card
If you are ordinarily resident within the United Kingdom then you will be entitled to a UK issued EHIC. If you are not a...
EHIC Special report – What cover does the EHIC provides
The EHIC can be used to cover any necessary medical treatment due to either an accident or illness within the European Economic Area and...
EHIC special report – Requirements for the European Health Insurance Card
To apply for an EHIC you will need to provide your name, date of birth and NHS or National Insurance number. In Scotland the...
Travel insurance guide
Travel insurance can pay for lost luggage and other valuables, as well as accidents or emergency medical bills. Always check what is and isn’t...
EHIC special report – Planned treatment abroad
If you’re thinking of going to another country specifically for medical treatment, different rules apply than those for getting necessary care whilst abroad on...
EHIC special report : Applying and renewing your EHIC
There are several ways to apply for an EHIC but the quickest way is to apply online. Your card will normally arrive within seven...
EHIC special report – How to get an European Health Insurance Card ?
The quickest and easiest way is to apply online. Your card will normally arrive within seven days. Some people can only apply for an...
Comment on the threat of a two-day strike by immigration officials (5th and 6th August)
Yet more bad luck for holidaymakers looking to jet off this summer with the news the UK Border Agency staff have voted for strike...
Millions of travellers uninsured in Europe
If you are about to travel to Europe you should check the renewal date on your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). More than three...
Top tips to keep your children safe during holiday
Holiday hotspots for child claims revealed Spain, the United States and France may well be popular family holiday destinations, but in fact they don’t...
Do you have the right travel insurance
Spending a few pounds on travel insurance could save you thousands if you have an injury or illness.
Healthcare is free at the point of...
