EHIC Card Controversy in Spain Shows Expat’s Need for Private Medical Insurance
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According to Expatforum.com, increasing numbers of hospitals in
Hospitals are reportedly demanding payment upfront and will not accept the card, from long-term expats and tourists alike. This is proving to be highly controversial as under the Spanish system any hospital that accepts Spanish citizens mist also accept anyone using the EHIC card.
David Retikin, Director of Operations at
The EHIC is a free medical card that British citizens can use to get free or discounted medical care when travelling abroad. However, it does not offer comprehensive cover as it only covers treatment needed to enable an individual to stay in a given country long enough to make their planned return. It therefore should not be used as an alternative to travel insurance or as a substitute for full medical insurance.
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