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"Apparently EU citizens (and visa holders?) get a healthcare card that's portable across EU. Is this true? " I don't think so. The systems are very different.
by Ididntdothis 7y ago
"Apparently EU citizens (and visa holders?) get a healthcare card that's portable across EU. Is this true?
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I don't think so. The systems are very different. But if you get sick in another country they won't rip you off like they doing in the US. My sister from Germany was charged $1200 when her daughter had a fever in NYC. She talked to a doctor for 5 minutes and got an antibiotic.
- downrightmike 7y agoFevers shouldn't get antibiotics...
- effingwewt 7y agoNot exactly. Many infections can cause quite dangerous fevers, and infections are treated with antibiotics.
- robjan 7y agoIt is true for emergency care during temporary visits. It's called a European Health Insurance Card (pronounced e-HIC) https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/apply-for-a-free-ehic-european-health-insurance-card/ https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/apply-for...