channel islands

[jw47]

Do I need to take my European Health Insurance Card to the Channel Islands.

[scotman]

Yes, I would also get travel insurance as for anywhere else. None of the Channel Islands is part of the UK and there is no NHS as we know it.

[jw47]

we have travel insurance but wasn't sure about the old E111 card. think I take it anyway.

[boxtops]

E111 is out of date, you need an EHIC card, you can apply on line. As scotman says, they have a health service, but I know that all GPs are private, I am not sure about any reciprocal arrangements with the UK health services.

[237SJ]

The interesting thing is, the Channel Islands are not part of the EU and as EHIC is for use in EU countries, I presume it`s not valid there (unless anything has changed recently)

[boxtops]

^ in which case 237, the EHIC is no good anyway!

[Prudie]

Also, if needing a new or replacement EHIC, make sure you use a .gov type website because they are free. I notice several very official looking sites that charge for them.

[THECORBYLOON]

You can't use it in the Isle of Man either.

[jw47]

Thanks for all your answers, we have the new EHIC card but that dosn't seem to be any good there, just have to try and keep well.

[Ann]

Just remembered that our old EHIC (Health) card expired last November. I know you can renew it online but will I have any problems given that it has actually expired and not just to carry on renewing it.

[Buenchico]

(With apologies to JW47)

Ann:
The system doesn't differentiate between a renewal and issuing a new card. You still have to enter the same details. So it's completely irrelevant as to whether your old card has expired or not. (My own preference would be to phone up. I think that it's much simpler and quicker: 0845 606 2030).

Chris

[Ann]

Thanks for the advice Chris, I think it will be easier to ring up ..........