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New E111 regulations

The E111 form gives UK residents free or reduced-cost emergency treatment when travelling in the European Economic Area. Please note: Not all UK residents are covered in Denmark, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland.

This form is being replaced by the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) from January 2006

How do I get E111 / EHIC forms ?

  • Main post offices will provide provide forms which can be completed by parents/guardians.
  • EHIC cards can also be applied for online (see link below) and by telehone 0845 606 2030.

Please note that applicants will need the NHS or National Insurance number of all applicants.

EHIC / E111’s are issued free of charge, and EHIC cards should be issued withing 21 days by post.

Recent Changes? The old style E111 will no longer be valid from January 2006

The E111 forms are being phased out and are being replaced by The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)

The new EHIC is  ‘credit card’ style, is issued on an individual basis (rather than a family basis) and will be valid for between 3 and 5 years

What do changes in E111  mean for school groups ?

As usual, teachers should ensure that parents have completed all necessary paperwork for the pupils EHIC form: as the NEW EHIC CARDS are in the process of being issued (this is being done nationally, by postcode region), some children may have paper E111 forms which are still valid, and some may already have EHIC cards: please simply ensure that you bring the most up to date version that the indiviudal child has had issued to them.

For groups travelling BEFORE 1st January 2006

It will not matter that there are discrepancies in the style of E111 / EHIC documentation within your party, but it is vital that all pupils (and adults) who are eligible to have an E111 / EHIC  bring the relevant paperwork with them.

Once you return home

As the new Credit Card stlye EHIC’s have a longer validity date, they should of course be returned to the childs parents for future use as they will be valid for future travel.

Further information

You may find the following links useful

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