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In countries of the European Union (The European Economic
Area (EEA) consists of the 15 member states of the European
Community plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway), there is
a form 'E111' which entitles any European to free standard
medical treatment in any other member state. Most Europeans
going on holiday within Europe get this form before going
as an extra insurance cover. This form may be obtained from
your local Health Authority using your social insurance number.
It is our understanding that it's a very straightforward and
easy process.
For people suffering from an illness such as amyloidosis,
where their own country has no experienced facility to treat
that illness, you can use form 'E112'. If you are recommended
for treatment in another state (i.e. if an Irish person or
German has to travel to the UK for treatment) you can apply,
with the help of your doctor/consultant, to your local Health
Authority for approval. Once approved, the cost is paid for
by your own country. Covered costs usually include such things
as travel to the other country, and the cost of hospital accommodations
and treatment in that country. Note that for someone who is
considered incapacitated and incapable of traveling alone
(which probably applies to most amyloidosis patients by the
time diagnosis is made) they will also pay the travel and
accommodation costs of a 'caregiver'.
If you are having difficulty with the process you can try
and contact the European
Ombudsman. The EU Ombudsman investigates complaints about
misadministration by institutions and bodies of the European
Community.
An email address for information on the EU's health policy
is empl-esmail@cec.eu.int
UK
Dept. Health
There is some information at http://www.doh.gov.uk/traveladvice/treatment2.htm.
This is the UK Dept. Health site, and deals with the E111
and E112. Another site of particular relevance to UK citizens
is the National Health Service.
Irish
Republic
Criteria for Health Board Funding of Medical Treatment Abroad
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