Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 I've just renewed our EHIC cards online though the NHS website. I was somewhat surprised, on Googling how to renew them, that the first 2 search results (http://www.ehic.org and http://www.ehic.co.uk) both charge £9.95 per application for the privilege. THIS IS A FREE CARD . So, don't be duped into paying for your card . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Palmer Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Thanks for that. I think ours are due for renewal soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Ours run out next year so I will bear that in mind Thats cheeky isn't it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Very naughty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Thanks for the info ANH...ours all need to be renewed this year. I've added it to my 'to do' list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 We got ours a few weeks ago. Its a superfast service too as our cards arrived within 4 days of application Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Thanks ANH - ours need renewing next year. I hope not many fall for that trick.. Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky1 Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Thank's for the heads up ANH. I did recently have occassion to request a copy of my driving record, from our much admired DVLC. Three weeks later they wrote back and said £5 please. It must cost that to send me the letter. More to deal with further correpondance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerbluebadger Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Sorry maybe being very dumb but do these cards now replace E111 forms? Do you need one if traveling around europe for free health care? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicktastic Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Just had a panic, didn't even know they expired!!!! Luckily I have another year left on mine and the kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Sorry maybe being very dumb but do these cards now replace E111 forms? Do you need one if traveling around europe for free health care? Thanks yes and yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Thanks ANH - ours need to be renewed before we go to France later in the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerbluebadger Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Thanks - applied online Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 I didn't know they expired! Will start the hunt for mine - I might find it before I go abroad again in November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 7, 2010 Author Share Posted March 7, 2010 I can confirm that they work brilliantly . ES had hospital treatment for a broken collarbone in Italy two years ago and all I had to do was hand over the card to the ambulance man and that was it. Not even a form to sign . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 I can confirm that they work brilliantly . ES had hospital treatment for a broken collarbone in Italy two years ago and all I had to do was hand over the card to the ambulance man and that was it. Not even a form to sign . Sounds easier than having treatment when you're in the UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Thats bad isn't it. I bet some people fall for it. We did ours last year and they came really quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 It's the same with ESTA that needs to be done for the USA. At the moment it's free to do but websites have been set up charging people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
