| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Press and Communication Service |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/03/271 (21.2.03) |
| Publication Date | 21/02/2003 |
| Content Type | News |
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The European Commission has proposed 1 June 2004 as the launch date of the common European health insurance card. The single, personalised card is designed to replace all current paper forms needed for health treatment which is necessary during a temporary stay in another Member State. The new card will make life easier for EU citizens, care providers (doctors, hospitals) and social security institutions. It will first replace the existing 'E111' form for short stays such as holidays and then, in a second phase, all the other forms used for temporary stays employees posted to another country (E128), international road transport (E110), study (E128) and job seekers (E119). In a third phase, it will take the form of an electronic 'smart' card, readable by computer. The card will simplify procedures but not change EU citizens' rights and obligations. |
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| Source Link | http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/03/271&format=HTML&rapid=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
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| Subject Categories | Health, Internal Markets |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
