EHIC card can it be refused?

kalopsia · 8 Aug 2008

Hello,

I have a query about the EHIC card. I have been trvelling to and from Germany for the last few months and I have had to use doctors a few times. Some of them would not accept the EHIC card. Can I claim the money back from the HSE and if so how?

Thankful for any advice!

Kalopsia.

bond-007 · 11 Aug 2008

Only public doctors will accept the EHIC. If you see private ones you have to pay yourself and the cost is not refundable.

ClubMan · 11 Aug 2008

From the EHIC FAQ:

What treatment does the Card entitle me to when I go abroad?

The Card entitles you to necessary healthcare in the public system of any EU / EEA member state or Switzerland if you become ill or injured while on a temporary stay in that country.

The Card does not cover the cost of treatment in a private setting.

The Card does not entitle you to travel abroad with the aim of getting healthcare through the public system.

EHIC card can it be refused?

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