How much does an EHIC cost? The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is free when you apply from the NHS website. The EHIC will cover you when you are traveling abroad. If you need medical assistance, you will receive the same cover as residents of the country you are visiting. The EHIC is valid in[…]
Should my child or baby have his own EHIC? If you are going abroad with your young children, you will need to make sure they are covered too. The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is here to provide the cover needed. Here is how to apply for an EHIC for your child or baby. This[…]
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When one thinks about Southwest France, one generally thinks about Bordeaux. We adore this elegant city with its brilliant architecture, amazing food, and museums. But there is much more to visit in Southwest France. The coast is fantastic and offers charming and discrete luxury retreats. The mountains are easily accessible, just 2 hours from Bordeaux[…]
If you have booked your holidays and your airline is going bust, what should you do? And what happens if you are already on holidays when this happens? Recently, airlines such as Monarch or Air Berlin have gone bust, and worrying news about Thomas Cook have been announced in May 2019. These events show that,[…]
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) allows you to receive public healthcare when you are traveling. It is applicable in other countries of the European Economic Area and Switzerland. In some countries, you will need to pay after receiving medical treatment. Once back home, you can claim your refund. Will you get a refund if[…]
Who can get the EHIC? What are the eligibility criteria to get your EHIC? Is it available to you if you live in another European country? The European Health Insurance Card allows you to receive state-funded medical abroad. It is valid while you are travelling in another country of the European Economic Area (EEA) or[…]
A lost or stolen EHIC days before a trip is a very annoying situation. However, there are simple things to do to receive a provisional replacement card or to order a new one. The EHIC allows you to receive public healthcare when you are travelling in a country of the European Economic Area (EEA) and[…]
The European Health Card enables you to get public healthcare while you are travelling. It is valid in another country of the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland for a temporary period. As each country operates with a different healthcare system, some treatments will be free of charge and some will not. But what does[…]
Is my EHIC still valid if I changed my name? The cardholder’s name has to match the name shown on identification papers to make it valid. If you have recently changed your name, you will need to renew your EHIC. This way you are making sure it is still protecting you. As you know, the[…]