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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…

If you’re living in an EU country, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland, you might be entitled to an S1. An S1 gives you the same healthcare cover as a resident of that country, with the UK remaining responsible for these costs. Healthcare…

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…