So, finally you are planning for your much deserved European holidays, right? If you want to travel safer, the official EHIC (European Health Insurance) website is just your best go-to place for grabbing your all-new EHIC Card. Trust me, your holidays could not be any safer when you have your six senses working towards the commitment of pouring a little of itself into everything that might or might not occur outside your home.
This medical card can be your watering hole to safety if you need any medical treatment on your trip at any point in time. But remember, you can only redeem the benefits of this insurance in those states only that fall under the EHIC. Want to know which states can provide you with a healthcare safety in times of your emergency? They are none other than some of the world’s best vacation getaways, France, Austria, Germany, Hungary, Spain, Switzerland and more. So, now if you don’t know how to apply for your card, the following things will help you go in the right direction.
EHIC: your safe travelling pass
Are you ready to apply for your new EHIC insurance card? Did I already tell you that it comes to you absolutely of no cost? Yes, you heard that right. What’s more, your new card allows you to enjoy all your medical claims for a reduced price or sometimes for no price at all. It works under the statutory social security scheme of the EEA countries when you are visiting from another member state. However, it’s recommendable that you go to the individual websites of your travel destinations to keep you posted on all the updates of this insurance benefits as each place differs in terms of their unique policies concerning the claims.
Next step is even easier
You know the last week before your trip just got legendary if you have summed up all your planning and preparations flawlessly with an insurance cover like EHIC. Remember, you can only cover your claims when you have a valid EHIC Card with you. If your EHIC has already expired, just don’t waste time and apply for a renewal. Only a valid card can protect you from your unexpected medical expenditures on your trips. Imagine you are travelling with your partner and the kids and any one of you gets on a sudden emergency. This is exactly when your EHIC card will come to its best use. It will give you an access to all the local hospitals and clinics with the promise of a hassle-free medical treatment.
Advantages of the EHIC
What if I tell you that your EHIC card can give you even some undue advantages so much so that it doesn’t only cover your medical claims, but that of your partner and dependent children too? However, the card also comes with a tall-list of many other advantages.
Following are some…
- Pre Existing conditions
- Oxygen
- Maternity Care
- Dialysis treatment
- Other chronic illnesses
- European Health Insurance Card acceptance
- Emergency treatment
Finally, the best part about your EHIC card is that it can cover your anytime accidental claims while you are en route and always give you an access to the state-provided health care of the EEA country no matter how critical the case is.