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European Health Insurance Card
One of the hottest topics being discussed at the present is the issuing of the EHIC and in general, health entitlement abroad.
Remember that when travelling to other EU countries you will need the EHI Card and will receive free or reduced cost medical attention in most EU countries (check the ehic.org site, for those countries in the scheme) or any unforeseen accident or emergency will end up a costly experience. As a backup it is advisable to take out travel insurance too.
If working in the EU or abroad under contract, then you should be covered by the health scheme of the country you are working in but always check.
If you live in a EU or foreign country and are self employed then you should be covered by the Social Security contributions you are making, check with your Tax advisor or accountant.
If a pensioner living in an EU country and registered as a resident of the country in which you live and having registered your E120 (Certificate of entitlement for pension claimants) then you should be entitled to reciprocal health arrangements, check that your country of residence is part of the scheme.
If you are living in an EU or overseas country, not of pensionable age and/or an unregistered worker then you will normally, not be entitled to health care. It will be necessary to arrange private health care.
For information on these subjects look at the following sites:-
https://www.ehic.org.uk/Internet/home.do
http://www.nhs.uk/nhsengland/Healthcareabroad/pages/Healthcareabroad.aspx
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