Social Security
This information is only aimed at residents of the European Union.
If you or your child are staying in an EEA country or in Switzerland, your sickness insurance administration will supply them with a European Health Insurance Card on request. The card makes it easier to access healthcare through the public sector and speeds up the reimbursement process. Allow at least 2 weeks before you or your child is due to leave to apply for their card (if you are unable to get your card in time, your sickness insurance institution will issue you with a "provisional replacement certificate" instead).
For more information on the European Health Insurance Card check the European Commission website.