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what exactly does the E111 cover us for? (EHIC Card)

Benjy wrote:what exactly does the E111 cover us for?

Nothing. The E111 was replaced several years ago by the EHIC card. This card gives you
access to emergency treatment whilst abroad. It is a back up to your travel insurance
but doesn't replace that insurance. Whilst in Spain on holiday you should have both.

I had an allergic reaction to a bite this week and had to have an injection along with a course of antibiotics. They asked for my ehic at the clinic and issued me a temporary sip. I took along my travel insurance too but they didn't ask to see it. I always assumed treatment would be claimed off the travel insurance but this was claimed through the ehic card. Anyway, I've no grumbles, the health care I received was excellent and the prescription only cost €1.95!

I have nothing but high praise fot the Health service in Torrevieja area
Last week I had to go for Xrays to Torrevieja University Hospital ,my appointment was for 10.30 as I like to be early I was there at 9.35 and went straight to the machine put my SIP card in and a ticket was issued I went down to the Radiology department and prepared for a wait I had been there less than a minute when a young man came out and asked my name and said please go in now, Xrays were done there and then , at 9.50 I was in my car on way home
Fantastic service