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Unforeseen medical treatment
What to do if you need unforeseen medical treatment while on a temporary stay in another EU country - for example on holiday, a business trip, or while studying in another EU country for a short period.
More about:
- health cover for short visits - get one before leaving home
- what to do if you need to see a doctor during your stay
- your health coverage if you are hospitalised in an emergency while on a trip abroad
- how to claim back expenses for unforeseen medical treatment abroad
Footnote
In this case, the 27 EU member states + Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland