 Poster: A snowHead
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The new style E111 (now called the European Health Insurance Card) can now be applied for online. This link will take you to the EHIC website. I applied for my card on Monday afternoon and it arrived this morning. That was somewhat quicker than I was expecting, so no complaints from me.
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| The EHIC card is normally valid for three to five years and covers any medical treatment that becomes necessary during your trip, because of either illness or an accident. The card gives access to state-provided medical treatment only, and you'll be treated on the same basis as an 'insured' person living in the country you're visiting. Remember, this might not cover all the things you'd expect to get free of charge from the NHS in the UK. You may have to make a contribution to the cost of your care. |
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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rob@rar.org.uk, You will not be able to use this card in Val Th. E111 is not accepted there in the Cabinet Medical, but then neither is good quality ski insurance, or any credit cards-cash only. 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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snowbunny, not even a credit card? How are you supposed to pay? How many people carry enough cash to deal with even the most minor of injuries? I'm lucky if I carry enough cash for a hot chocolate, never mind an x-ray!
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
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rob@rar.org.uk, You are required to pay in cash, that was my exact experience. After a 3 hour stalemate, I gave my UK bank cashpoint card and my pin number to someone I trust to withdraw the cash. My bill was around 550 Euros.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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snowbunny, sounds utterly bizarre, and a bit of a disincentive for skiing there.
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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Manda, Yes, after a tussle with the insurer (typical I imagine), less excesses-the usual. The last cheque arrived only after I began a formal complaint with the insurance co. The problem at VT is that they will only accept the insurance that is sold in the VT lift pass offices with the VT lift ticket (and nowhere else).I look upon it as a learning experience
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I think it is typical for most Cabinet Medical to require payment, which you then reclaim from your insurers. What seems weird is not accepting credit cards for payment.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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the insurance that is sold in the VT lift pass offices with the VT lift ticket
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so if you have a 3V pass purchased elsewhere in the 3V/online and are injured in VT, they won't cart you off until you cross their palms with euros?
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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poma, This was my understanding. The only insurance acceptable to rescue services/Medical in Val Thorens is that purchased with a Val Thorens Lift Pass, from their sales offices. Naturally, it would be awful, if you had to "test" this out with a 3 v ticket from elsewhere in the system.
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snowbunny, Did the tourist office ever get back to you with a proper reply?
I imagine this sort of thing is exactly what the SCGB should take up at resort level, but I guess they would not get involved?
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FAQ
attending remembers to buy the insurance that is only sold in the VT lift pass office, regardless of any other cover they may have/or has unlimited funds available on a cash card.
