European health insurance card (EHIC)

The European Health Insurance Card entitles you to receive medical care when travelling in Europe. If you are an EU/EEA national and are travelling or staying temporarily in another state belonging to the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are entitled to receive medical care should you become ill, or have an accident, during your stay.

Information from Employment, Social affairs and Equal opportunities

If you are covered by a national social security scheme, coordination at EU level ensures health cover for you and your family when abroad – for longer stays or just on holiday. Does your health insurance institution cover the costs of my health care in other European countries? Have a look at information given by the European Commision, Employment, Social affairs and Equal opportunities.

Health-EU portal

Here you find the official public health portal of the European Union, Health-EU Portal and the wide range of information on health-related issues at both European and international level.

EU-documents on social security

The European Commission has published a number of documents on social security which can be downloaded in many different languages. Read about your social security rights when moving within the EU.