The E111 Card has now been replaceed by the European Health Insurance Card.
The EHIC allows anyone who is insured by or covered by a legal social security scheme of the countries and Switzerland to get state-provided medical 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 substitute for the E111 Card which became invalid as of 1 January 2006.
Signing up for the EHIC in the Ukthe Uk
You can apply by Telephone automated application line on 0845 606 2030. The application is usually processed within ten days. There will be no charge for making your request like this aside from the local call rate.
You can also make an application for the EHIC at your local Post Office. You can collect an application and post it yourself or for a little 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 often within 21 days.
The swiftest technique to get your EHIC formerly the E111 Card free is to apply on this website by clicking on the www.ehic.org.uk. There will be no charge for making your claim in this way and you need to get your card s within seven working days.
When making your request guarantee you have the following to hand Your NHS or Date of Birth of each candidate.
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 information on applying including how to obtain a form please visit NHS Selections at www.nhs.uk.
