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Are EHIC cards still valid and how can you get a new one

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Brexit has changed a lot about the UK's infrastructure such as health insurance abroad. A European Health Insurance Card shows proof of health insurance when in an EEA country or Switzerland.

The main benefit of the card is that it allows UK nationals to receive medical care in an EEA country without needing to return home.

However, since leaving the EU, and with the summer holiday period rapidly approaching, many have been questioning whether their EHIC is still valid when travelling abroad or if they need to apply for a new card.

According to government advice, you do not need to apply for a new card as long as your EHIC is still in date. Read more: Cannabis farm, weapons and drugs found in police sweep following reports of criminality That means that if you have an EHIC that has not yet expired -according to the date on the card- it will still be accepted in an EEA country if you need medical care.

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