Seán Sherlock
Ceist:462. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if the European health insurance card covers Irish citizens for Covid-19-related illnesses in other European countries. [12116/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 23 June 2020
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Freagraí scríofa
Under the terms of EU Regulation 883/2004, all persons ordinarily resident in EU Member States are entitled to apply for a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). The EHIC certifies that the holder has the right to receive medically necessary healthcare during a temporary stay in any EU Member State as well as Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Iceland. The EHIC holder has the right to receive medically 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. If deemed medically necessary, this includes cover for Covid-19 related illnesses.