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As I understand it the current EHIC will continue to be valid in Europe whilst the card is in date.
The PM has suggested this will be replaced by a 'global' health insurance card.
Can someone please explain how this will work outside of Europe, for example, travelling to the USA, FE, ME or anywhere else in the world? I realise, unlike many of our fellow citizens, that the EHIC never replaced the need to cover your trip overseas with a health insurance policy, but it did cover the cost of many accidents or health issues (AIUI) whilst visiting the EU.
I cannot believe the Govt means this level of generosity, but who knows?
The PM has suggested this will be replaced by a 'global' health insurance card.
Can someone please explain how this will work outside of Europe, for example, travelling to the USA, FE, ME or anywhere else in the world? I realise, unlike many of our fellow citizens, that the EHIC never replaced the need to cover your trip overseas with a health insurance policy, but it did cover the cost of many accidents or health issues (AIUI) whilst visiting the EU.
I cannot believe the Govt means this level of generosity, but who knows?
pequod said:
As I understand it the current EHIC will continue to be valid in Europe whilst the card is in date.
The PM has suggested this will be replaced by a 'global' health insurance card.
Can someone please explain how this will work outside of Europe, for example, travelling to the USA, FE, ME or anywhere else in the world? I realise, unlike many of our fellow citizens, that the EHIC never replaced the need to cover your trip overseas with a health insurance policy, but it did cover the cost of many accidents or health issues (AIUI) whilst visiting the EU.
I cannot believe the Govt means this level of generosity, but who knows?
https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advi...The PM has suggested this will be replaced by a 'global' health insurance card.
Can someone please explain how this will work outside of Europe, for example, travelling to the USA, FE, ME or anywhere else in the world? I realise, unlike many of our fellow citizens, that the EHIC never replaced the need to cover your trip overseas with a health insurance policy, but it did cover the cost of many accidents or health issues (AIUI) whilst visiting the EU.
I cannot believe the Govt means this level of generosity, but who knows?
Will the new Ghic be truly global?
Almost certainly not. The idea that taxpayers should bankroll health care for British citizens in far-flung locations such as the Maldives or Hawaii is, frankly, ludicrous.
Its “global” nature is expected initially to be limited to existing reciprocal agreements: basically Australia, New Zealand, Gibraltar, the non-EU nations of the former Yugoslavia, a scattering of UK territories in the Caribbean, plus the remote Atlantic possessions of the Falklands and plucky St Helena.
don'tbesilly said:
https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advi...
Will the new Ghic be truly global?
Almost certainly not. The idea that taxpayers should bankroll health care for British citizens in far-flung locations such as the Maldives or Hawaii is, frankly, ludicrous.
Its “global” nature is expected initially to be limited to existing reciprocal agreements: basically Australia, New Zealand, Gibraltar, the non-EU nations of the former Yugoslavia, a scattering of UK territories in the Caribbean, plus the remote Atlantic possessions of the Falklands and plucky St Helena.
Agreed - it makes perfect sense if it's a reciprocal agreement. But if (as with EHIC) you need travel insurance as well then its appeal is limited.Will the new Ghic be truly global?
Almost certainly not. The idea that taxpayers should bankroll health care for British citizens in far-flung locations such as the Maldives or Hawaii is, frankly, ludicrous.
Its “global” nature is expected initially to be limited to existing reciprocal agreements: basically Australia, New Zealand, Gibraltar, the non-EU nations of the former Yugoslavia, a scattering of UK territories in the Caribbean, plus the remote Atlantic possessions of the Falklands and plucky St Helena.
don'tbesilly said:
https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advi...
Will the new Ghic be truly global?
Almost certainly not. The idea that taxpayers should bankroll health care for British citizens in far-flung locations such as the Maldives or Hawaii is, frankly, ludicrous.
Its “global” nature is expected initially to be limited to existing reciprocal agreements: basically Australia, New Zealand, Gibraltar, the non-EU nations of the former Yugoslavia, a scattering of UK territories in the Caribbean, plus the remote Atlantic possessions of the Falklands and plucky St Helena.
Thanks.Will the new Ghic be truly global?
Almost certainly not. The idea that taxpayers should bankroll health care for British citizens in far-flung locations such as the Maldives or Hawaii is, frankly, ludicrous.
Its “global” nature is expected initially to be limited to existing reciprocal agreements: basically Australia, New Zealand, Gibraltar, the non-EU nations of the former Yugoslavia, a scattering of UK territories in the Caribbean, plus the remote Atlantic possessions of the Falklands and plucky St Helena.
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