cooperlola Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 I've had a quick search for previous postings on this subject and didn't immediately find anything but apologies if it's covered here.In the UK now, I know you get a little pink card as a resident so you can claim mutually agreed EU health benefits when travelling. When I make trips to the UK, do I need something similar from here and how do I get it? I have travel insurance but normally, I think these policies tend only to cover amounts over and above what is paid by member states. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opas Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Do mean the updated version of E111? it comes in credit card format whereas one used to apply at the postoffice and end up with a piece of paper longer than A4. Are you going for a short stay in UK?I am in France and my EHIC is whitte, but maybe they are a different colour in UK. If you go to CPAM or one of their local offices you can apply there(take your Carte Vital) you should receive it in the post in a couple of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juswundrin Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Yes, the French equivalent is the CEAM: details herehttp://www.ameli.fr/39/DOC/692/fiche.html?page=1Available from your caisse/CPAM (or online in some departments, I believe?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted September 14, 2006 Author Share Posted September 14, 2006 Your link above isn't working, don't know what the problem is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJSLIV Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Juswundrin's link isn't clickable, but it works if you copy and paste . Anyway here its is againhttp://www.ameli.fr/39/DOC/692/fiche.html?page=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llwyncelyn Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 ~We just wrote to CPAM in St Lo and three weeks before we went back for a short break and the credit type cards arrived and are valid for quite a along time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juswundrin Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Incidentally, if you're still covered by an E106 then it's the UK EHIC you should apply for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Strangely enough, French cards mostly seem to be valid for a year, British ones last much longer. I've had each recently, both are the same colour, grey and blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 I thought I understood the EHIC but now I'm begining to wobble.In Cooperlola's case if he/she were to have a UK issued E106 why would they want a UK issued EHIC when going on a visit to the UK?Secondly, what about all the retired folks and people with disabilities who hold E121's?Benjamin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted September 14, 2006 Author Share Posted September 14, 2006 I'm not on a 106. I live here and am just about to begin to pay into the French system. (she, by the way)By the way, the link works fine now, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juswundrin Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 "f (one) were to have a UK issued E106 why would they want a UK issued EHIC when going on a visit to the UK?"To reflect the fact that any payments arising from its use are ultimately settled by the UK, and not French, authorities. Just like the E106. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 [quote user="Juswundrin"]"f (one) were to have a UK issued E106 why would they want a UK issued EHIC when going on a visit to the UK?"To reflect the fact that any payments arising from its use are ultimately settled by the UK, and not French, authorities. Just like the E106.[/quote]I don't doubt that technically your right it's just thinking how anyone in the NHS would react at being given a UK issued EHIC to cover treatment in the UK.By the way, any thoughts on the E121 question?Benjamin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juswundrin Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 It does seem a bit counter-intuitive, doesn't it? And I do wonder whether CPAM wouldn't just give you one anyway?"By the way, any thoughts on the E121 question?"Not from me, sorry, I'm far too young! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyh4 Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Because quite simply when you give them a French address as place of residence the UK authorities are going to expect a French card - and you won't have one becuase you are covered under a UK E106 complex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 That's the trouble when you're old - nobody wants to help you[:(]Benjamin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisb Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Well, we are covered by my husband's E106, and all have a French card - no query at all at CPAM when I applied for them! Interestingly, my husband has used a couple of 'walk-in' surgeries in the UK, and attended outpatients at a hospital for changing of dressings, and has never been asked for his card.Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyh4 Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Probably assumed he was British (I assume he is as well) because of his accent - but be aware if they once suspect you are not UK resident then you start getting bills - and things are tightening up.My sister works in a hospital and told me of a case of a person who during treatement and in discussion with the nurses and doctors talked about her lovely Spanish villa. Next thing a 15000 pound bill arrives - which she is liable for because it turns out she has not been in the UK or paying any contributions for over 20 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted September 15, 2006 Author Share Posted September 15, 2006 Could/did this person claim the money back retrospectively? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Driver Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 If you are resident in France and are registered for the French state healthcare system, then regardless of whether it's under an E106, E121 or your own 8% contributions, then you have to apply for a French CEAM card. The CEAM card covers treatment for French residents (ie, us lot) when visiting the UKUK EHICs are only valid for UK residents travelling abroad and have no validity in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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