It is not necessary to pay for the issue of an EHIC. The application can be made online through the NHS, here...
https://www.ehic.org.uk/Internet/home.do
EHIC - Do we need one?
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Started by Knapdog in Beginning Skiing 15-Mar-2010 - 34 Replies
Bandit
reply to 'EHIC - Do we need one?' posted Mar-2010
Dids1
reply to 'EHIC - Do we need one?' posted Mar-2010
Welll spotted Bandit - I didn't see the charge on that website.
Knapdog
reply to 'EHIC - Do we need one?' posted Mar-2010
Thanks, Bandit, I've just applied online and, who knows, I might even get it before Saturday.
Bandit
reply to 'EHIC - Do we need one?' posted Mar-2010
:thumbup:
Fingers crossed for you knapdog :D
Hope you never have to use it!
Fingers crossed for you knapdog :D
Hope you never have to use it!
AllyG
reply to 'EHIC - Do we need one?' posted Mar-2010
Thanks Bandit,
That was an excellent site and it had this to say:
Why do I need an EHIC if I have travel insurance?
The EHIC and holiday insurance are complementary and you are advised to have both. The EHIC does not cover some costs such as repatriation. Some insurance companies require you to have an EHIC and some companies will waive the excess charge if an EHIC has been used.
Ally
That was an excellent site and it had this to say:
Why do I need an EHIC if I have travel insurance?
The EHIC and holiday insurance are complementary and you are advised to have both. The EHIC does not cover some costs such as repatriation. Some insurance companies require you to have an EHIC and some companies will waive the excess charge if an EHIC has been used.
Ally
Dave Mac
reply to 'EHIC - Do we need one?' posted Mar-2010
Should you require to been seen by a doctor, you will be asked for your EHIC. This will be used to create a medical record on the computer system.
The EHIC will cover you for medical services that members of the country that you are visiting normally receive.
Everyone should carry their EHIC in their wallet, along with your ski insurance card/details and the telephone number of the lift company in the area that you are visiting.
The EHIC will cover you for medical services that members of the country that you are visiting normally receive.
Everyone should carry their EHIC in their wallet, along with your ski insurance card/details and the telephone number of the lift company in the area that you are visiting.
Knapdog
reply to 'EHIC - Do we need one?' posted Mar-2010
Well, I crossed my fingers that they would come in time and they have - 2 x EHIC arrived Friday morning, three days after applying and we now fly out in less than four hours!!!!
AllyG
reply to 'EHIC - Do we need one?' posted Mar-2010
That's great Knapdog - it was a pretty close thing though!
I hope you have a great time :D
Ally
I hope you have a great time :D
Ally
Topic last updated on 17-April-2010 at 16:15