Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 March 2017
218. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the percentage of medical costs that is reimbursed to persons who claim under the European health insurance card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15879/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder EU Regulations, all persons ordinarily resident in the EU are entitled to apply for a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). The EHIC certifies that the holder has the right to receive emergency healthcare during a temporary stay in any EU country as well as Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Iceland. This right is guaranteed to all persons who are covered by the public healthcare system of these countries. The European Health Insurance Card holder has the right to receive necessary treatment in the host Member State's public healthcare system on the same terms and at the same cost as nationals of the State concerned.
As the administration of the European Health Insurance Card comes under the remit of the HSE, my Department has asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
