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We manage reciprocal healthcare for people travelling to and from most European countries on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). If you need medical treatment outside the UK, you may be entitled to: a UK Global Health…

You can get help for paying for healthcare costs while you’re travelling abroad. Depending on your circumstances, you’ll be able to apply for either: a UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC)  a UK European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) if you…

Find out how you can get help with the costs of planned treatment or giving birth outside the UK. Planned treatment abroad Information about the S2 funding route for planned treatment outside the UK Giving birth outside the UK Information…

You can submit a claim for a refund if you have been charged for state-funded, medically necessary treatment whilst visiting: an EU country Norway Iceland Liechtenstein  Switzerland We'll assess your claim to decide whether you were charged…

UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) Apply online for a new or replacement UK GHIC If you cannot apply for a UK GHIC using our online service or you are currently experiencing difficulties with an outstanding application, contact us using…

There are 2 types of cards available for healthcare cover when you’re travelling abroad. You can apply for either:  a UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) a UK European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) These both provide the same cover, but the…

If you do not have a UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) or UK European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) and need emergency treatment abroad, you can still get help with paying for your treatment. A Provisional Replacement Certificate (PRC) will…

If you travelled to the UK and required emergency treatment during your stay but did not have your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), contact your healthcare insurer in your home country to apply for a Provisional Replacement Certificate (PRC).…

A UK European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) does not cover going abroad for planned medical treatments. A UK EHIC or UK GHIC is for necessary healthcare when you're travelling. Necessary healthcare means…

If you want to give birth in an EU country or Switzerland, you'll need: •    to download and fill in the Giving birth abroad application form (PDF: 163KB) •    a UK European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC)…