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In July my wife required emergency treatment for a broken finger while we were in France.
We were asked for our EHIC and her details were taken, she was seen, x-rays taken, they bandaged her finger and they gave us a prescription for extra bandages and pain killers.
We bought the prescription items next day, about €8 for three items, and she immediately visited our local Hospital on our return home.
Today we've received a bill from the French hospital for around €150 - could you give advice on what we do next.
Do we pay the bill and reclaim the money through our insurance company, put it in the hands of our Insurers or, perhaps, just bin it?
Any help appreciated.
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When we were in Ireland a few weeks back Sandra unfortunately had a flare up with her Gall stones while she was waiting to have her Gall Bladder removed, (Now done) while we were in Dublin the day before we were due to sail home..
It was the very early hours of Sunday morning so I put on the Tom Tom packed up the van as best I could for a quick trip off the campsite to the nearest Hospital Tom Tom had found.
They admitted her gave her Morphine and she ended being in hospital for three days while they stabilised her to get her back home.
We received a bill through the post a few weeks later for the emergency treatment for £75.0 the cheque was sent by return..
You should do the same and be grateful you had the medical help you needed.
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I broke my leg in August and spent 7 nights in hospital
Have just received the bills from the two hospitals involved.
The first hospital - where I was taken immediately after the accident and I did not have my EHIC card to show , they have sent a bill for €91 which covers xrays, scans etc
The second hospital where I received surgey, intensive care treatment and six nights have sent a bill for....
€144
I was expecting €0,000's at least.
I rang the EHIC claim line and they have sent a claim form.
I am more than happy to pay the bill but the problem I have is I dont know how to pay!
I cant send a UK sterling cheque and there doesnt appear to be a method of paying by credit card from the UK
Sent them an email but they just sent the Bank account number to pay.
Provided the treatment was all "standard" care you may be able to reclaim the cost from the NHS. We did this with regard to hospital treatment in Germany last year.
It's not easy to find the number for the department in Newcastle. I think this is the one ....
"For general enquiries about the EHIC, to replace a lost or stolen card, or to claim refunds, call the Overseas Healthcare Team on 0191 218 1999".
hi . i bet foreigners don't get a bill when they get back home .after getting treatment in hospital e.t.c over here or a speeding camera fine. and don't just it bin they will hound you for it .jud
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