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<p>The current structure of European Union rules and regulations will apply during
the implementation period, and this includes cover under the European Health Insurance
Card (EHIC) scheme.</p><p>With regard to EHIC cover under the Withdrawal Agreement,
where the United Kingdom, or an EU 27 Member State, is responsible for the healthcare
of those within scope of the social security coordination part of the Withdrawal Agreement,
such individuals will be entitled to EHIC cover for as long as they remain in scope.
We have also agreed to protect the rights of individuals who are in a cross-border
situation at the end of the implementation period, and entitled to an EHIC, to continue
to benefit from that scheme for as long as that cross-border situation in the State
they are in continues.</p><p>In the White Paper of July 2018, <em>The future relationship
between the United Kingdom and the European Union</em>, the UK Government has stated
that it is seeking agreement on reciprocal healthcare including continued participation
in the EHIC scheme.</p>
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