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Application for a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).
A UK resident is entitled to medical treatment that becomes necessary, at reduced
cost or sometime free, when temporarily visiting a European Union (EU) country, Iceland,
Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland. Only treatment under the state scheme is covered..
However to obtain treatment you will need to take a European Health Insurance Card
(EHIC) with you.
Healthcare abroad can be very expensive so it is wise to have protection against
any unforeseen eventuality.
The card is free of any charge and the quickest way to apply is to go to the NHS
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