Thursday 26 January 2017

Jeremy Hunt admits Brexit could mean the end of free medical treatment for travellers to the EU

Jeremy Hunt admits Brexit could mean the end of free medical treatment for travellers to the EU British citizens may lose their right to free or subsidised medical treatment when they visit the EU after Brexit, the Health Secretary has admitted.

Jeremy Hunt told MPs he could give no guarantees that the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) will survive EU withdrawal.

Giving evidence to a Commons committee, Mr Hunt agreed that the card was “a very positive thing” but warned any decision on its future must await the final Brexit deal. The Independent

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