| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: DG Communication |
|---|---|
| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/08/1137 (14.07.08) |
| Publication Date | 14/07/2008 |
| Content Type | News |
|
Four years after its launch, 173 million people have a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) in their pocket. Citizens from 31 European countries can use the card to get the medical care they need if they fall ill or have an accident in one of the participating countries (the EU, Norway, Liechtenstein Iceland and Switzerland). The EHIC simplifies procedures and cuts red tape for citizens when disaster strikes during a temporary stay abroad. |
|
| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/08/1137&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
| Related Links |
|
| Subject Categories | Health |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
