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Where you can use your card
There are 2 types of cards available for healthcare cover when you’re travelling abroad. You can apply for either:
a UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC)
a UK European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
These both provide the same cover, but the…
Planned treatment abroad
A UK European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) does not cover going abroad for planned medical treatments.
A UK EHIC or UK GHIC is for necessary healthcare when you're travelling. Necessary healthcare means…
Claim a refund for treatment costs related to pre-planned treatment (S2)
An S2 certificate will cover eligible state-funded healthcare costs for pre-approved treatment received, within the dates of issue, on the same basis as a resident of the country you are receiving your treatment in.
Some countries may ask you to…
Claim a refund for treatment costs
You can submit a claim for a refund if you have been charged for state-funded, medically necessary treatment whilst visiting:
an EU country
Norway
Iceland
Liechtenstein
Switzerland
We'll assess your claim to decide whether you were charged…
Healthcare cover when moving abroad
If you’re living in an EU country, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland, you might be entitled to an S1. An S1 gives you the same healthcare cover as a resident of that country, with the UK remaining responsible for these costs.
Healthcare…
Contact Overseas Healthcare Services
UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC)
Apply online for a new or replacement UK GHIC
If you cannot apply for a UK GHIC using our online service or you are currently experiencing difficulties with an outstanding application, contact us using…