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What is the difference between GHIC and EHIC?
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In short: EHIC was the pre-Brexit European Health Insurance Card. UK residents now apply for GHIC for new cards. Existing EHICs remain valid until expiry — both give similar EU state healthcare access.
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Apply for GHIC free on NHS.uk — avoid paid copycat sites.
Coverage in Switzerland and some non-EU countries differs — check before travel.
See GHIC explained guide.
Primary source: nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad
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