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European Health Insurance Card: what the card covers on your trip
See who can get a European Health Insurance Card, where it is valid, what it covers, and what to do if the card is missing or you have to pay yourself.
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See who can get a European Health Insurance Card, where it is valid, what it covers, and what to do if the card is missing or you have to pay yourself.

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