The E111 Card has been replaceed by the European Health Insurance Card.
The EHIC authorizes anyone who is insured by or covered by a legal social security scheme of the states and Switzerland to get state-provided hospital therapy in the country they are visiting free or at a reduced cost if that treatment becomes required during their visit.
The EHIC is the alternative for the E111 Card which became invalid as of 1 January 2006.
Enrolling for the EHIC in the UKthe UK
You can apply by Phone automated application line on 0845 606 2030. The application is generally processed inside 10 days. There'll be no charge for making your request in this fashion apart from the local call rate.
You may also make an application for the EHIC at your local Post Office. You can collect an application document and post it yourself or for a small charge you need to use the Post Office Check Send service where they are going to test the form and post the form off for you. The process of applying time is generally within 21 days.
The fastest method to get your EHIC previously the E111 Card free of charge is to apply on this website by clicking on the www.ehic.org.uk. There'll be no charge for making your claim in this fashion and you want to receive your card s inside 7 working days.
When making your application guarantee you have got the following to hand Your NHS or National Insurance Number and the SurnameFamily Name Names and Date-of-birth of each applicant.
If you're a non-EEA national you can only sign up for your EHIC by post as you'll be required to provide further forms that supports your claim.
For info on applying including the way to get a form please visit NHS Decisions at www.nhs.uk.
