Not sure of the difference between countries but vaguely remember reading that seeing a consultant in France is free -
might be so they can tell people what the treatment will cost.
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Not sure of the difference between countries but vaguely remember reading that seeing a consultant in France is free -
might be so they can tell people what the treatment will cost.
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Citizens of France, or those that are registered within the French system, only have access to consultants via their GP.Not sure of the difference between countries but vaguely remember reading that seeing a consultant in France is free -
A foreigner holding a EHIC card has direct access to a consultant, without going via a GP, if they so choose. It is not free, per se. Any cost is met by the EHIC card/insurance or payment.
If you are not a citizen, you are not entitled to those services
Unless you are a citizen of a nation that has reciprocal rights
Which the Brexers have thrown away.
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I now see it is not based on citizenship, but on legal residency (and possibly other factors)
For example a foreigner living and working in the UK and paying tax and NI would presumably be entitled.
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Correct which is why insurance is likely to be needed in a number of countries.
Must admit I had thought I'd get the same as the UK anywhere in the EU but don't think that is the case.
In France, the state meets about 80% of the cost of treatment. The rest is met from private insurance, although private insurance often goes above and beyond what one could expect in UK, e.g. private room, payment for stay in hospital, glasses, teeth, etc.
I don't think private health cover (for the remainder 20%) is obligatory. I'm not 100% sure. It is not needed to register with France CPAM.
That is why foreigners will be required to pay a little towards their treatment, unless they have private insurance.
Therefore an EHIC card in France will cover about 80% of the cost, the same as a French citizen.
In UK, the cost of treatment to citizens is nill, and the state meets 100% of the cost.. Therefore those are the same terms applied to foreigners with an EHIC card.
Lets make it simple shall we, since it appears that is what is required...
A traveller/worker from country 'a' visits country 'b' or 'c', or 'd' etc etc
And as long as they benefit from the EHIC card, all are covered to the same extent as the host nation provides...
This differs from country to country, but basically what it means is that EU citizens won't go lacking of healthcare or face massive bills that private insurance won't cover.
It's such as shame that a lot of those who are rushing to renew that EHIC card don't understand the irony of their 'vote'!
I realise that but what is the purpose of the EHIC?
Merely for identification which a passport would do?
The state has no money, therefore the cost comes down to it's citizens...
Do you have no concept of what a tax system is?
Clear rather than simple.
So, what benefit does the card provide if one gets no more than a native would get?
An EHIC card is an additional check (linked to an NI number) that is further check to show that a person in entitled to healthcare in their own (EU/EEA country)
A bit like a UK driving licence entitles a person to drive without an international permit in any other EU/EEA country until 31/12/20
After that it'll be more hassle and cost.
But hey, quitters knew exactly what they were voting for
If you are not a citizen, and not entitled to a valid EHIC, you are entitled to nothing.
Medical coverage without question, and medical coverage that an insurance company will often claim not to cover...
An EHIC card covers any emergency treatment that maybe be required due to the covid virus in all the EU/EEA countries.
Would you care to tell us which private insurance policies would give the same guarantee after 31/12/20 ?
I'll save you the bother - none!
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4 years. Keep up.
Ok, so, that begs the question, what makes one entitled to an EHIC?
OR:
What would make a UK passport holder NOT entitled to an EHIC?
What would make a UK passport holder NOT entitled to an EHIC?
The UK giving up its rights.
There may be other reasons related to residency or grade of citizenship.
There are people with UK passports who do not live in the UK or pay UK taxes and National Insurance. I believe some of them are not entitled to NHS benefits. I know several, in Australia, Canada, Greece and Italy.
"the right to health care in Europe is based on the country of legal residence, not the country of citizenship"
