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EHIC
Emergency medical treatment in Europe
Access to medical treatment in Europe
- access to emergency medical treatment should the holder fall ill, have an accident or require other treatment which they cannot wait to receive
- free to all UK residents
- apply via the NHS on 0845 606 2030.
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apply for an EHIC online
Changes to where you can buy and EHIC
From Monday 18th April 2011 you can no longer apply for your EHIC at your Post Office® branch.
Customers requiring further information on how to apply for an EHIC should either telephone the NHS on 0845 606 2030 or apply via the website (opens in a new window).
Remember, EHIC doesn’t replace travel insurance
In many countries it won’t cover all medical costs, private hospitals or the cost of flying you home.
It won’t cover lost baggage, trip cancellations and many other areas that travel insurance covers.
If you buy Post Office® Travel Insurance and use an EHIC in a medical emergency, we’ll pay the excess on any additional costs for you.
The EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) will give you emergency state-provided medical treatment in European member states. It replaces the old E111 form.
How to apply
Use the NHS website to apply for an EHIC
For enquiries and how to apply call:
0845 606 2030
More on EHIC from Directgov
Find out how you can claim health insurance in Europe
