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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...
What is a private medical insurance?
What is private medical insurance?
Private medical insurance is designed to cover the costs of private medical treatment, for what are commonly known as ‘acute...
When do you need a private medical insurance ?
Private medical insurance usually means you can get treated quicker than going on the NHS. But make sure you 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 – 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...
