when did switzerland join the eu?
Can of worms duly opened… interestingly, it appears the EHIC does cover medical treatment in Switzerland, see the NHS guidance for Switzerland here. Interestingly it also states coverage of 50% of “emergency rescue” to a maximum of CHF 5000 – so that should cover the first 100metres of your airlift off the mountain then… Pretty clearly, the EHIC is a useful top-up (especially as it’s free) to cover the actual medical treatment in relevant countries, but is NOT a substitute for proper insurance. Mountain rescue costs are often quoted well into five figures if they include a helicopter…
