UK Nationals who are resident in Germany and have their healthcare costs covered by the “S1” agreement (so people in receipt of a UK pension amongst others) now need to apply for a new UK issued EHIC card.
The process should be simple and only requires you to register at the new NHS European Health Insurance Card website with the details used on your S1 application – your name and Date of Birth should suffice.
Some people have reported that they have not been matched on the site despite holding an S1 form. This may be because your Krankenkasse has not registered you with the NHS after accepting your application and you will need to contact your Krankenkasse to resolve this.
Other groups with S1-like cover will be able to apply later.
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I have dual nationality – British and German. I am retired. I am resident in Germany; I am not a resident of the UK. Am I covered for medical insurance when visiting the UK? I intend to travel between both countries on a regular basis. Or what do I have to do, in order to be entitled to medical treatment when in the UK, if anything? I have checked the websites but cannot find anything. Thank you in advance for any help.
I run a small business based in the UK, well it started there but I live or spend a lot of time in Germany. I pay UK tax and my customers are all over Europe.
I have applied for an S1 but have been refused and I have no idea why.
Any suggestions or advice would be gratefully received.