Brexit: Could your EHIC card be invalid post-2019? How your health may not be protected

Brexit is less than one year away with the UK to leave the EU on March 29 next year. Travel industry experts have raised concerns regarding a number of issues such as visa controls and open sky agreements. Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary has been vocal in his concerns that planes could even be grounded if an […]

EHIC card: What isn’t covered by the European Health Insurance card when abroad?

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is extremely important for any British families heading abroad for a trip. The card enables Britons to medical care in a European country, depending on what the injury or illness is. However, over 54 per cent of people think that it allows them any free medical care in Europe, […]

Martin Lewis issues WARNING: Brit holidaymakers must check EHIC cards before going abroad

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) gives you access to GPs or state hospitals in the EU at the same price as a local, yet more than five million are out-of date and invalid.  Speaking on This Morning, Martin advised people to check the expiry date (point nine) on the bottom right of your card […]

EHIC update: What the NEW Brexit proposal means for YOUR next holiday

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is a free card available to all British citizens, for use throughout the European Union.  It enables access to state-provided healthcare in any of the 27 EU countries, Switzerland and nations in the European Economic Area (EEA) including Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.  Should you need medical treatment abroad, the […]

Brexit: What will happen to your EHIC health card AFTER Britain leaves the EU?

Formal negotiations for Brexit are well underway, as the Government works to secure Britain’s future relationship with the European Union.  There are many aspects of travel which are set to be affected, including the probability that new visas will be introduced.  One of the topics up for consideration is the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).  […]