What happens if I need to use health services while visiting another EU country?

If you suddenly fall ill or have an accident in another member state of the European Union in which you are staying temporarily, you and members of your family are entitled to the necessary health care.

By necessary health care, we mean all medical care which is provided with the aim of preventing you being forced to return prematurely to your country of residence to receive the health care you require. To facilitate the provision of the necessary health care, it is preferable to have a European Health Insurance Card or an equivalent document.