{"id":84176,"date":"2022-02-02T15:38:58","date_gmt":"2022-02-02T15:38:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mytravelleader.com\/?p=84176"},"modified":"2022-02-02T15:38:58","modified_gmt":"2022-02-02T15:38:58","slug":"martin-lewis-moneysavingexpert-issues-travel-warning-over-expiring-ehic-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mytravelleader.com\/travel\/martin-lewis-moneysavingexpert-issues-travel-warning-over-expiring-ehic-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"Martin Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert issues travel warning over expiring EHIC cards"},"content":{"rendered":"

Millions of Brits have been warned ahead of booking a holiday this year. <\/p>\n

The MoneySavingExpert website, founded by Martin Lewis, has warned travellers about the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).<\/p>\n

It told how it is being replaced by the new Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC).<\/p>\n

If you have an EHIC you can continue to use it abroad until it expires. <\/p>\n

But those who haven't travelled during the coronavirus pandemic have been urged to check if they're still valid to use.<\/p>\n

Once your EHIC has expired, you'll need to apply for a GHIC, unless you have rights to keep using the EHIC. <\/p>\n

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The MSE website warned: "Going to the EU? Ensure you've a valid GHIC or EHIC \u2013 millions expire this year."<\/p>\n

"If you plan to travel to the EU, these cards give you access to state-run hospitals or GPs at the same price as a local. <\/p>\n

"So if it's free for them, it's free for you. If you've the old European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), check it is still valid.<\/p>\n

"If you don't have one, since Brexit it's been replaced by the Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC)."<\/p>\n

Martin's MSE team also warned travellers not to use an external site that charges you to apply for a GHIC card. <\/p>\n

If you head to the NHS website you can actually apply for it free, otherwise you could be scammed.<\/p>\n

The news comes as travel restrictions are due to be further eased this month. <\/p>\n

From 4am on February 11, all testing requirements will be removed for fully vaccinated arrivals into the UK. <\/p>\n

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