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From the just released summary document

"118. In addition, the Protocol will ensure necessary healthcare provisions –
akin to those provided by the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
scheme – continue. This means individuals who are temporarily staying in
another country, for example a UK national who is in an EU Member State for
a holiday, will have their necessary healthcare needs met for the period of
their stay."

Agreements reached between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the European Union

Happy Christmas to all ???

Edit: added link
 
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Yes, some little consolation, at least. I believe that there's no longer a need for an international driving permit now either.

Happy Christmas all!
 
Merry Christmas,

Many thanks for this, please post the original link so I can use it as a reference elsewhere; like the local Centro de Saude, to get a Covid jab when available.
 
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What about those who have hitherto used the EHIC for what I shall euphemistically call " extended stays " abroad ?
 
Alfie168 said:
What about those who have hitherto used the EHIC for what I shall euphemistically call " extended stays " abroad ?
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Please tell us. Or tell us what the question is aiming at or leading to. Then I'll try to help you. I'm all ears on this fine and sunny Xmas day morning. :) Nothing else to do except carve the turkey later and then a long, relaxed :sleep:.
 
greeny said:
Please tell us. Or tell us what the question is aiming at or leading to. Then I'll try to help you. I'm all ears on this fine and sunny Xmas day morning. :) Nothing else to do except carve the turkey later and then a long, relaxed :sleep:.
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The release uses the example of a holiday. Many people apparently take advantage of EHIC for periods far longer than what can be considered a holiday. Will that continue as before as well. It's not that difficult a question is it ?
 
Alfie168 said:
What about those who have hitherto used the EHIC for what I shall euphemistically call " extended stays " abroad ?
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Worked OK up to now and I see no reason why anything should change.

Following the occasional injuries, I have used EHIC in a number of countries always worked well and no body has ever asked how long I had been in the country. Remember, you are dealing with medics, not bureaucrats. ✅

Do the keep records?

Well 11 years ago, I damaged my back and was taken to the local hospital. A couple of months ago I was injured in a fall and went back to the same hospital, as walking wounded.

All they wanted yo see was my EHIC (not even my passport) and the first question - back OK now? Showing my surprise, they showed me the screen that even had a record of my recent flu jab, given at a different location so yes - they keep records.

My next mission will be to investigate Covid jabs on EHIC.
 
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Alfie168 said:
The release uses the example of a holiday. Many people apparently take advantage of EHIC for periods far longer than what can be considered a holiday. Will that continue as before as well. It's not that difficult a question is it ?
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Not now you've expanded it. I think Nortada has answered your question so I won't waste my time.
 
Alfie168 said:
The release uses the example of a holiday. Many people apparently take advantage of EHIC for periods far longer than what can be considered a holiday. Will that continue as before as well. It's not that difficult a question is it ?
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greeny said:
Not now you've expanded it. I think Nortada has answered your question so I won't waste my time.
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Difficult a question ❓

Given every administration will deal with this issue in their own way, an impossible question to answer.

I can only relate personal experience but elsewhere it could be entirely different - they may even wish to establish when you arrived and when you intend to leave and see your 'holiday' travel plan.

On the other hand they may just treat what they see in front of them and worry about any legalities later.

In Portugal, this is what they did for some American visitors, who were amazed they were never charged.
 
It's such a pity that even the 'good' news discussions on here have to descend into nastiness and one upmanship. Just go about your holidaying as you wish, and let others do the same. The EHIC and it's predecessor have worked well for many years. It's really largely irrelevant whether you are unfortunate enough to require treatment on day 1 or day 31 of a holiday, and whilst the card sits unused in your wallet, it certainly isn't being taken advantage of! As Nortada has mentioned above, records of actual use are clearly retained. I for one was very happy to hear yesterday that the scheme (or an equivalent) would now continue.

Happy Christmas!
 
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