European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)

The E111 has been replaced with the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) with effect from the 01 January 2006.

EHIC: free or reduced cost treatment

A European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) entitles you to reduced-cost, sometimes free, medical treatment that becomes necessary while you're in a European Economic Area (EEA) country or Switzerland.

For more information & how to apply please see the Department of Health web site.