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If you want to give birth in an EU country or Switzerland, you'll need: •    to download and fill in the Giving birth abroad application form (PDF: 163KB) •    a UK European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC)…

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…

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…

Find out how you can get help with the costs of planned treatment or giving birth outside the UK. Planned treatment abroad Information about the S2 funding route for planned treatment outside the UK Giving birth outside the UK Information…

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…

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…