http://www.news-insurances.com News-Insurances.com is an independent online media providing the latest insurance news for the insurance industry and consumers Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:32:13 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.news-insurances.com/ehic-special-report-who-is-eligible-for-an-european-health-insurance-card/01677658 http://www.news-insurances.com/ehic-special-report-who-is-eligible-for-an-european-health-insurance-card/01677658#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:22:53 +0000 Barbara karouski http://www.news-insurances.com/?p=7658 If you are ordinarily resident within the United Kingdom then you will be entitled to a UK issued EHIC. If you are not a UK national, there may be some restrictions in place in relation to countries in which you can receive treatment, so please check your country’s own agreements with other countries before travelling. [...]]]> http://www.news-insurances.com/ehic-special-report-who-is-eligible-for-an-european-health-insurance-card/01677658/feed 0 http://www.news-insurances.com/ehic-special-report-what-cover-does-the-ehic-provides/01677662 http://www.news-insurances.com/ehic-special-report-what-cover-does-the-ehic-provides/01677662#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:19:13 +0000 George Stobbart http://www.news-insurances.com/?p=7662 The EHIC can be used to cover any necessary medical treatment due to either an accident or illness within the European Economic Area and Switzerland. The card entitles the holder to state-provided medical treatment within the country they are visiting. This may not cover all of the services you would expect within the UK and [...]]]> http://www.news-insurances.com/ehic-special-report-what-cover-does-the-ehic-provides/01677662/feed 0 http://www.news-insurances.com/ehic-special-report-requirements-for-the-european-health-insurance-card/01677653 http://www.news-insurances.com/ehic-special-report-requirements-for-the-european-health-insurance-card/01677653#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:57:04 +0000 Sofia Ashmore http://www.news-insurances.com/?p=7653 To apply for an EHIC you will need to provide your name, date of birth and NHS or National Insurance number. In Scotland the NHS number is known as the Community Health Index or CHI number and in Northern Ireland it is known as the Health and Care number. You are also able to apply [...]]]> http://www.news-insurances.com/ehic-special-report-requirements-for-the-european-health-insurance-card/01677653/feed 0 http://www.news-insurances.com/ehic-special-report-planned-treatment-abroad/01675111 http://www.news-insurances.com/ehic-special-report-planned-treatment-abroad/01675111#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:18:49 +0000 Sofia Ashmore http://www.news-insurances.com/?p=5111 If you’re thinking of going to another country specifically for medical treatment, different rules apply than those for getting necessary care whilst abroad on a trip. It’s important to note that your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) does not cover going abroad for planned treatment. First, you should discuss your plans with your doctor before [...]]]> http://www.news-insurances.com/ehic-special-report-planned-treatment-abroad/01675111/feed 0 http://www.news-insurances.com/applying-and-renewing-your-ehic/01675106 http://www.news-insurances.com/applying-and-renewing-your-ehic/01675106#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:11:29 +0000 George Stobbart http://www.news-insurances.com/?p=5106 There are several ways to apply for an EHIC but the quickest way is to apply online.  Your card will normally arrive within seven days. You can also apply by phone on 0845 606 2030 or by post using an application form available from your local post office. Your application can be just for yourself, [...]]]> http://www.news-insurances.com/applying-and-renewing-your-ehic/01675106/feed 0 http://www.news-insurances.com/ehic-special-report-how-to-get-an-european-health-insurance-card/01675095 http://www.news-insurances.com/ehic-special-report-how-to-get-an-european-health-insurance-card/01675095#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:59:10 +0000 Barbara karouski http://www.news-insurances.com/?p=5095 The quickest and easiest way is to apply online. Your card will normally arrive within seven days. Some people can only apply for an EHIC by post but this method will take longer. To apply by phone, call 0845 606 2030. To apply by post, get a form from your local post office. Send the completed [...]]]> http://www.news-insurances.com/ehic-special-report-how-to-get-an-european-health-insurance-card/01675095/feed 0