Sue's Mom Posted May 15, 2016 #1 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Do we need an EHIC as well. I am thinking that if we needed medical attention on board ship, we would use our travel insurance but if we needed medical help whilst ashore, we would need to use the EHIC! Right or not?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer Posted May 15, 2016 #2 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Hi, We always have our EHIC with us as well as our travel insurance, but yes you are correct. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motif Posted May 15, 2016 #3 Share Posted May 15, 2016 You may as well get an EHIC, especially as they are free. If you search online and they ask you for a fee, then it's not the proper gov't site. Go via here: https://www.gov.uk/european-health-insurance-card :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judymag Posted May 15, 2016 #4 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Do we need an EHIC as well. I am thinking that if we needed medical attention on board ship' date=' we would use our travel insurance but if we needed medical help whilst ashore, we would need to use the EHIC! Right or not?:confused:[/quote'] I'd get it it costs nothing and if u need medical care or medication it's covered by the card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmad1973 Posted May 15, 2016 #5 Share Posted May 15, 2016 We have one because they cost nothing and if it makes life easier during a crisis then it's worth having. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janinetangerine Posted May 15, 2016 #6 Share Posted May 15, 2016 We always travel with both just to cover all angles. You might want to check your travel insurance because some insurers insist that you have one and many waive the excess if you have one. It is not valid on a cruise ship but will be valid ashore. [emoji4] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caroline135 Posted May 15, 2016 #7 Share Posted May 15, 2016 We always take the ehic to back up the insurance. Worst case scenario if you were taken ill & removed from the ship to hospital it will certainly come in handy. It gives you the same level of health service the locals are entitled to, so not valid in private healthcare clinics / hospitals. We have had to use my daughters ehic before, not on a cruise but an Ibiza holiday, severe ear infection, showed card & passport at local hospital, filled in a form & seen by a doctor very quickly. Much better than paying large fees upfront, then claiming when back home & still paying any excess for the same service via the travel insurance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamdiane Posted May 15, 2016 #8 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Unfortunately it looks as though the EHIC card is not valid if you are on a cruise ship! http://contactcentreservices.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/selfnhsukokb/AskUs_EHIC/template.do;jsessionid=76DD292F402BF2C122B69BBC1F8A83C1?name=I+am+going+on+a+cruise%2C+will+my+EHIC+cover+me%3F&id=16515 Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond@Sea Posted May 15, 2016 #9 Share Posted May 15, 2016 EHIC is of little use to be honest. It only applies when you are on land and in EU countries and a few others. Also the standard of healthcare in the UK is very different from that found in places like Italy and Greece. Take it by all means but your private travel insurance is the one you need and if you needed to get medical assistance in the countries named above then believe me you would want to go to a private hospital/doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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