European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)

mickysf
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edited December 2016 in Overseas Campsites & Touring #1

Does anyone know what the short and long term future is for the EHIC?

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  • m0rrisman
    m0rrisman Forum Participant Posts: 75
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    edited December 2016 #2

    short term OK for two years as we are still in the EU

  • Metheven
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    edited December 2016 #3

    There are countries such as Norway and Iceland who are EEA members but not EU members, and all EU countries accept the their EHIC's. So whatever happens there could still be an agreement made outside of the EU.

  • Jamsdad
    Jamsdad Forum Participant Posts: 275
    edited December 2016 #4

    Short term definately secure. Longer term probably secure as well as its outwith of EU agreements

  • JVB66
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    edited December 2016 #5

    The EHIC does not give the medical cover in the eu that decent travel insurance something like Red Pennant will,so will it matter if it goes?

  • mickysf
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    edited December 2016 #6

    I do note that several policies demand that you hold a current  EHIC and any claim made is invalid if not, not sure about red Pennant mind. 

  • mickysf
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    edited December 2016 #7

    I do note that several policies demand that you hold a current  EHIC and any claim made is invalid if not, not sure about Red Pennant mind. 

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited December 2016 #8

    I think that without the EHIC travel insurance would likely become more expensive because any current Europe policy usually takes account of any saving in costs/ or reclaiming of costs if the EHIC Card is used. But it is worth pointing out that in some countries in Europe treatment is not entirely free so in those cases changes might be minimal. Alternatively premium excesses would be increased if not the policy cost. 

    As to trying to predict how future circumstances might change medical assistance in Europe all we know for certain is that the UK's relationship with the EU will change in due course. How that change will eventually affect us I am not even sure the Government have much idea as yet as they are still working on it and seem reluctant to share their thoughts with us. The best possible advice is until it does start to affect us directly just go and enjoy ourselves in the hope that when changes come they won't be drastic enough to affect future holiday plans.

    David

  • mickysf
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    edited December 2016 #9

    Thanks all, I think I'll continue with both the EHIC and insurance. It seems to be what is strongly advocate by practically all in the know. 

     

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