EHIC, applying for a refund
I am a UK resident and while visiting Switzerland I went for a health check. I have a EHIC and wonder how I can apply for a refund. On the EHIC website it says that one can apply for a refund but I can't find an actual form or any information where or how I can apply for a refund.
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I was unable to find a link but IIRC there is (literally) an app for that, with country-by-country information. Since you are from the UK, you can also refer to this page from the NHS (especially “If you're abroad and do not have your EHIC with you” and “Claiming a refund”). There is a phone number you can call.
Note that while it is sometimes possible to fix things after the fact and get a refund, this is not how the EHIC is supposed to be used. It doesn't necessarily cover “health checks” either, except if you were facing some sort of emergency or unexpected complaint.
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How do I claim Ehic reimbursement UK?
In order to apply for the reimbursement of your medical costs from the EU/EEA clinic, you will need to complete a form! You will need to send a form to NHS England together with medical documents and original receipts/proofs of payment.How do I get reimbursed for medical expenses in France with EHIC?
You need to apply for reimbursement of your costs to the local office of the Caisse Primaire d'Assurance-Maladie (CPAM). You can do so by visiting them direct, or sending them the paperwork. The contact details of your local CPAM should be in the French yellow pages, the pages jaunes, or ask at the local mairie.How do I claim back medical expenses in France?
To request a reimbursement of your medical costs in France, you can send a request by post to the international relations department of your local health insurance organization, CPAM (Caisse Primaire d'Assurance Maladie).What is an S2 form?
The 'S2 arrangement' allows people residing in the EEA or Switzerland to obtain planned healthcare treatment in another EEA country at the expense of their home state. As an S2 Healthcare Visitor you can't: have NHS-funded treatment that was not prearranged, unless it is emergency medical treatment.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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