Diving Abroad Any Time Soon?? READ THIS NOW !!!

[MATTBIN]

Steve,
according to my (old) E-111 no jabs are actually required, but are recommended. You do ALL take your E-111's with you dont you as the Insurance Co. small print often requires this form to be used if there is a reciprocal medical cover with the country you are visiting. And we all know what insurance Co.'s are like dont we?
Matt

[Dr Stevil]

Errr....what's an E111 ? shouldn't that be some kind of food colouring?
Seriously though Matt, what is it and wher can you get one?
Chee-az
Steve

[Dr Stevil]

OK found this on the web, I've got my policy number and emergency medical number so think I should be ok (unless anyone knows differently...)
Chee-az
Steve

Reply E111 and E112 E111 - MEDICAL COVER

E111 is for emergency treatment under the state's health care system only. The EEA consists of the member states of the European Community plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.

If you are travelling in EC countries and have filled in Form E111 (available from a Post Office), medical treatment under reciprocal health service arrangements should be available to you.
It is advisable to take out travel insurance in addition to this, because few of the countries covered in the arrangements pay the full cost of medical treatment. There may be extra expenses that insurance cover would meet and E111 would not, such as repatriation. Travel insurance will also cover you in the countries where the E111 does not apply.

With most insurance policies, you must disclose full details of any illness of a permanent or recurring nature. The insurers may want a doctor’s note certifying that you are fit to travel.

If you are ill or injured while abroad, keep all doctor’s, chemist’s and hospital bills to support your claim.

Many insurers provide a 24 hour emergency service. Take the number and a copy of the policy with you.

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b7hub
Administrator
Posts: 1639
(11/26/01 4:50:15 pm)
Reply Re: E111 and E112 E112

NON-EMERGENCY TREATMENT IN AN EEA COUNTRY: FORM E112

Form E111 will not cover you for free or reduced-cost treatment if you are going to another EEA country specifically for medical care, or if you require ongoing treatment for a pre-existing condition. For this, you will need Form E112 which is not issued automatically but requires authorisation from the Department of Health. Unless you have an E112, you will have to pay for the treatment you receive and you will not be able to obtain a refund of the costs.

For pre-existing conditions that will require treatment during your time abroad - eg, blood tests, medication or injections, etc. -apply by letter enclosing details, including dates of treatment, supporting medical evidence from your GP and a copy of your E111 to the following address(es):

Department of Health
International Branch
Room 512
Richmond House
79 Whitehall
London SW1A 2NS

Tel: 020 7210 4850 Or, for Northern Ireland:
Department of Health, Social
Services and Public Safety
General Medical and Ophthalmic
Services Branch
Room 436, Dundonald House
Upper Newtownards Road
Belfast BT4 3SF

Tel: 028 9052 0000


Please note, however, that form E112 is only available where a clear need for on-going treatment is established. The form is not available on a ‘just in case’ basis.

If you need maternity care in another EEA country, write to the above address(es) explaining why you want care outside the UK and enclose a copy of your E111 and evidence from your GP or midwife of your expected date of confinement.
Copyright Department of Health

[MATTBIN]

Steve
I think I'd call the broker, maybe even get it in writing that you DONT need E-111. By the way its easy to fill out the form they stamp it at the PO (think you need your NI number) and it lasts forever (take a photostat copy as well)
unless you use it, then you just replace it when you get home. I'd take mine just to be doubly safe - bit if redundancy there, as I dont trust them Insurance cos at all.
Whose paranoid?
Matt