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irish Claire
'cutting oranges'
Ireland
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 Posted - 20 February 2008 : 01:10:45
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Hi Ladies & Gents,
can u please retrive one of these cards before we head on tour no rush they take about 10 days to come through and there free see a online link below.
The EHIC replaces the old E111 form, which became invalid on 1st January 2006. If you’re a resident of the UK, you’re entitled to use this card to get free or reduced-cost medical treatment while you’re in a European Economic Area country or Switzerland.
The card, which lasts for five years, means you’ll get the same treatment as a resident of the country. The Department of Health says an estimated 26m Brits hold EHIC cards; it issued 600,000 in May this year alone.
You can use the card to get free or reduced-cost medical care:
if you have an accident,
if you become ill,
for treatment of chronic illnesses such as asthma or diabetes, or illnesses you already had when you went away, or
if you're pregnant. (If you’re going to an EEC country or Switzerland to have a baby, you also need to fill out the E112 form to make sure you’re covered for everything.)
However, if you’re going abroad just to get medical treatment, the EHIC won’t cover you. If you have a chronic illness or are already ill, make sure you find out how and where you can get the treatment you need while you’re abroad. You can call the Department of Health's Customer Service Centre on 020 7210 4850.
It’s easy to get an EHIC, and it won’t cost you a thing. You can apply:
online at www.dh.gov.uk/travellers (links to external site),
by phone on 0845 606 2030, or
by picking up a form from your local post office.
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health insurance cards for tour
