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Hi, can anyone tell me what’s going on with the EHIC Card as my wife got turned away this morning from our local salud being told the card is useless, it expires in 2025 we’re not permanent residence we have SIP cards but nothing, I might be missing something here, I would be grateful for any help with this problem , Thank Y
The EHIC is valid until the expiry date and then you can apply for a GHIC.
If you are not residents your SIP card will be a temporary one issued to cover a previous course of treatment. Only residents get a permanent SIP providing they qualify.
Some more info https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/what-does-the-european-health-insurance-card-ehic-cover/
Agreed, your EHIC is perfectly valid however not all health centre staff are properly acquainted with the rules.
Rather than argue the toss with them I'd simply try at a different Salud making no mention of the SIP, you are tourists so in essence are free to attend any you choose.
Others here should be able to advise which are up to speed and understand how the EHIC works.
Posted: Thu May 19, 2022 12:40pm
Darro wrote on Thu May 19, 2022 11:17am:
Agreed, your EHIC is perfectly valid however not all health centre staff are properly acquainted with the rules.
Rather than argue the toss with them I'd simply try at a different Salud making no mention of the SIP, you are tourists so in essence are free to attend any you choose.
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Others here should be able to advise which are up to speed and understand how the EHIC works.
Thanks for the replies, very helpful, Tosh
Posted: Fri May 20, 2022 8:29am
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Assuming you are a UK National, you need to remember an EHIC or GHIC is not a replacement for travel insurance and should only be used in an emergency. Therefore you should have both before you travel.to the EEA.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/uk-residents-visiting-the-eueea-and-switzerland-healthcare
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