The confusion surrounding the use of EHIC cards abroad has still not been tackled with around 1 in 9 travellers to Europe believed they would be covered for Private as well as State cover when they tried to use it abroad.
In recent research by The Post Office, over half of the people who had used their card abroad had run into trouble that cost them money, most commonly in Spain and France.
According to the research 60% of Brits hold an EHIC card, but over a quarter of them don't know what it is or what it can be used for...
The Card is valid in the EEA, not just the European Union and entitles the holder to State Funded health care in the country the traveller is in. In some cases this treatment can be free, but in most cases medical care is offered at a reduced cost, yet only a third of those questioned understood that they may have to make a contribution to their treatment.
The EHIC card should certainly be used as part of your Travel Insurance in Europe, but travellers who venture abroad are taking huge risks of high medical expenses.
Please check out our other posts on this subject, but ensure you have adequate insurance alongside the card.
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According to the research 60% of Brits hold an EHIC card, but over a quarter of them don't know what it is or what it can be used for...
The Card is valid in the EEA, not just the European Union and entitles the holder to State Funded health care in the country the traveller is in. In some cases this treatment can be free, but in most cases medical care is offered at a reduced cost, yet only a third of those questioned understood that they may have to make a contribution to their treatment.
The EHIC card should certainly be used as part of your Travel Insurance in Europe, but travellers who venture abroad are taking huge risks of high medical expenses.
Please check out our other posts on this subject, but ensure you have adequate insurance alongside the card.
EHIC
EHIC Update
Holsure Insurance Quotes
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