Irish holiday-makers gearing up for a European getaway are being reminded to apply for an essential item at least 10 days before jetting off. Many Irish citizens may not be aware that they're entitled ...

Almost 200 million Europeans already have the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), according to the latest figures available for 2013. This represents more than half of the insured population in the ...

The Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) has replaced the old EHIC arrangements, which gave British citizens access to free or low-cost medical treatment in the EU and some other countries. The huge ...

Since the EU referendum in 2016, there has been a great deal of uncertainty about whether the free healthcare on offer to British travellers to Europe will continue after the Brexit transition phase ...

When it comes to medical care on their EU holidays, Brits used to be covered by the European Health Card. This guaranteed access to health services in the EU should they be needed. However, this was ...

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