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Is the European health insurance card (EHIC) the same as health insurance?

April 26, 2017card EHIC European health insurance

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Is the European health insurance card (EHIC) the same as health insurance?

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No it is not, the EHIC only entitles you to free or reduced cost emergency treatment within the EU only. You will still need to get travel insurance to cover you for non emergency treatment and to cover you for non medical problems you may occur.