Don’t get caught paying for your EHIC says Local MP
Local MP, Fiona Bruce, wants to remind her constituents as the holiday season approaches that the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is available free of charge for all people ordinarily resident in the UK and to beware of a number of websites who fraudulently charge.
Fiona says “If you are asked to pay you are not on the official website. Make sure you only get your card from www.gov.uk/european-health-insurance-card or by calling 0300 3301 350. The Government is taking action to tackle these websites and the National Trading Standards Board will receive an additional £120,000 this year to help prevent misleading websites.”
Constituents should also note that an EHIC is not considered a substitute for travel insurance and that, when travelling in Europe, you should ensure you have both.
