http://www.doh.gov.uk/traveladvice/treatment2.htm
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~ ~ ~ ~ X> WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR FORM E11?
The European Economic Area (EEA) consists of the 15 member states of the European Community plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. If you or any of your dependants are suddenly taken ill or have an accident during a visit to any of these countries, free or reduced-cost emergency treatment is available – in most cases on production of a valid Form E111. Only state-provided emergency treatment is covered, and you will receive treatment on the same terms as nationals of the country you are visiting. Private treatment is generally not covered, and state-provided treatment may not cover all of the things that you would expect to receive free of charge from the NHS.
X> 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.
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