The system came into force on 1 January, and applies to British citizens normally resident in the UK. It allows holders to benefit from free or reduced-cost medical care when visiting an EU country or Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Switzerland. Treatments covered are those provided under a country’s state system.
The EHIC card, which replaces the E111 form, can be obtained free of charge from: EHIC Applications, PO Box 1115, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE99 1SW, tel. 0845 606 2030.
Application forms are available at the Post Office, or can be submitted online at www.dh.gov.uk/travellers
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