hi folks,
have heard that spain are getting rid of the health card has anyone else heard this
have a good 2014
There were cases reported last summer of Spanish hospitals/clinics refusing to accept the EHIC card which led to the European Commission launching legal action against the Spanish government, citing "hundreds" of cases in which foreign holidaymakers needing urgent medical care have been let down. I have not read the results of this action anywhere.
I wouldn't travel with just the EHIC alone I always have additional insurance , it's just not worth the risk.
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Edited by
Judith
2013-12-29 17:44:59
I have one, but have never used it. If I ever need emergency treatment I use my insurance and go private.
As Judith says, always have comprehensive travel insurance as well.
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