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Why You Need Your European Health Insurance Card ASAP

Great Info: http://www.ukehic.com/why-you-need-your-european-health-insurance-card-asap/<br><br>Use our Inforgraphic as a resource in images to see why you should take out a European Health insurance card when you travel throughout Europe.<br><br>We have a valuable resource of information regarding the EHIC throughout our Blog and also through other parts of our website, including under our Frequently asked questions pages too.<br><br>If you would like us to audit your EU Health Card application before it is processed you can apply through our website for our professional ‘check & send’ service.

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Why You Need Your European Health Insurance Card ASAP

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  1. If you are traveling to some other European country for a holiday, taking your European Health Insurance Card is a must. European Health Insurance Card in Numbers 28 24 180 3 The program was introduced in 2004 and currently more than 180 million people have this card. It is valid in 28 EU countries and 4 non-EU countries (Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein). According to European commission, the value of this card is most widely recognized in Liechtenstein, Switzerland, and Austria. The EHIC applications that you can download and card are available in 24 languages. The percentage of the Liechtenstein population that holds the EHIC is 99%, in Switzerland 96%, and in Austria 96%. 6 Reasons to Have the EHIC Not having an EHIC and travel insurance risks thousands of pounds of expense. It is issued FREE of charge and lasts 5 years. In the 2011/2012 period, 3793 Brits were hospitalized abroad, which means that 70 people were hospitalized per week, and 10 people per day (worldwideinsure.com). You are entitled to medically necessary, state-provided care in all EU countries (and 4 non-EU countries). 82% of Brits admit to engaging in adventurous activities while on holiday, all activities that could easily lead to injury and the need for medical care abroad. 48% of UK holidaymakers in 2012 did not have any type of health insurance according to worldwideinsure.com. What We Offer Health coverage in the EU and 4 non-EU countries. Easy application process. Free or substantially used medical care. Customer support available 24/7. Fast and guaranteed service. Routine maternity care. The European Health Insurance Card is of extreme importance for all holidaymakers who are traveling to other EU countries to spend their holiday. The EHIC is easy to apply for, free of charge, and is a must-have along with travel insurance while abroad. In order to use all the advantages of being in the European Union and to protect both your family and yourself, apply for the EHIC in order to spend peaceful, stress-free, and safe holidays. Reference http://www.worldwideinsure.com/travel-blog/2014/06/travel-insurance-stats-and-facts-young-brits-abroad/ http://www.ukehic.com/faqs/ http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=509&langId=en https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Health_Insurance_Card Infographic Designed By - Infobrandz.com

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