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Month: April 2019

Travelling to another country to receive medical treatment

Posted on April 18, 2019April 27, 2019 by Richard Howard
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The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) allows the cardholder to receive medical treatments while travelling. It is operational in other countries of the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland. The EHIC cardholder will benefit from the same medical cover a local resident would. If you are considering travelling to another country of the European Union[…]

Am I covered by my EHIC if I need medical repatriation to the UK?

Posted on April 18, 2019April 27, 2019 by Richard Howard
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Repatriation to the United Kingdom is sometimes mandatory in case of an emergency. Is the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) covering the costs of repatriation? The EHIC allows you to receive public healthcare when you are travelling in a country of the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland as a local resident of the country[…]

I’m Going on a Cruise: will my EHIC still Cover Me?

Posted on April 17, 2019April 17, 2019 by Richard Howard
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What should you prepare before going on a cruise to make sure you are covered in case of an emergency? Is your EHIC going to be enough or should you get Travel Private Insurance? The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) has been designed to provide medical treatment while you are travelling in another country of[…]

Am I Covered by my EHIC During the Ski Season?

Posted on April 17, 2019April 20, 2019 by Richard Howard
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EHIC and travel insurance are not the same things There is often confusion about what is and is not covered by the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Fifty percent of UK holidaymakers think free emergency medical treatment and repatriation to a UK hospital are covered. However, the European Health card does not cover these costs.[…]

Visit Geneva: chocolate, nature and luxury watches

Posted on April 11, 2019April 17, 2019 by Richard Howard
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If you think about Geneva, the things that come to mind are usually chocolate and luxury watches. But there is so much more to discover in Geneva! The city has a unique position, on the shores of a lake and surrounded by mountains. And offers excellent hotels, restaurants, and shops. Here are our tips to[…]

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