The United Kingdom Government has proposed to all Member States that we should maintain existing reciprocal healthcare arrangements until 31 December 2020 if the UK leaves the European Union without a deal. This includes the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) which can support UK residents with long term conditions travelling to the EU who may require needs arising treatment.<\/p>
The Government understands the concerns of patients with long term conditions and is working to secure the continuation of reciprocal healthcare arrangements, so UK and EU nationals have access to medical treatment in the same way they do now.<\/p>
Guidance for travelling to the EU after EU exit is available on gov.uk, available at the following link:<\/p>
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/uk-residents-visiting-the-eueea-and-switzerland-healthcare<\/a><\/p> The UK Government is advising people with pre-existing or long term medical conditions to also check the Money and Pensions Advice Service which has information on their website for people about their options for purchasing travel insurance. Further information is available at the following link:<\/p> www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/travel-insurance-for-over-65s-and-medical-conditions<\/a><\/p>"}
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