Holidaying in Europe this summer? Don't forget this...

The European Health Insurance Card allows you to access public healthcare in another EU/EEA state
- Free or reduced cost public healthcare in any of the EU and EEA countries
- A temporary stay of up to 3 months
- Pre-existing medical conditions
- Routine maternity care - if you’re not going there to give birth
- If you’re a student studying abroad, you’ll be covered for up to an academic year.
- Private healthcare
- The cost to fly you back to Ireland
- Ongoing or permanent healthcare
- Medical expenses if your reason for going abroad is to have treatment
If you used a public health service
How much of a refund is due
Telephone lines for South Munster Citizens Information in Cork City are monitored from 10am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. In addition, the Cork City Centre CIC in Cornmarket Street is open to the public Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, from 9.45am to 1pm and Wednesdays from 2pm to 4.30pm. The Blackpool CIC is open to the public each morning from 10am to 4pm, Tuesday and Thursday.