Kent Trading Standards has received reports of businesses advertising the European Health Insurance Card for £9.99 to £19.99.

The form, EHIC, formally known as the E111 allows you to access state-provided healthcare in all European Economic Area (EEA) countries and Switzerland at a reduced cost or sometimes free of charge.

Applying for a European Health Insurance Card is FREE with the NHS and it is valid for up to 5 years..

The businesses which are selling the cards are not affiliated with the NHS or any other government body say Trading Standards

 
If you are travelling to any of the above countries you can apply for a card online by clicking on the following link:

www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/Healthcareabroad/EHIC/Pages/Introduction.aspx

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