The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is the replacement for the E111. As of 1 January 2006, E111s are not valid.
The EHIC can be used to cover any necessary medical treatment due to either an accident or illness within the European Economic Area (EEA). The EHIC entitles the holder to state-provided medical treatment within the country they are visiting.
How to apply for the EHIC:
Apply online now – application processed within 7 days
You can use the EHIC Review and Forward service on this website. The charge is £9.95 per application. Or you can use the NHSBSA website which can be found here to apply yourself.
By telephone – application processed within 10 days
You can telephone the NHSBSA EHIC Application Line on 0845 606 2030.
At the Post Office® - application processed within 21 days
You can collect an application form and post it yourself or you can use the Post Office® Check & Send service, where they will check the application form and post the form off for you. This service offers the convenience, ease and reassurance that the form is completed correctly and the charge is £2 per application form.