The European Health Card (TSE) is a personal document and non-transferable paper that determines the right to receive health care necessary for a temporary stay in the territory of the european economic area, united kingdom or Switzerland, under identical conditions that residents of the country of destination, through public health systems (except that displacement has the aim to receive medical treatment). The validity of the TRIBUNAL is two years.
The TRIBUNAL is sent to her home within approximately 10 days. If the trip is imminent and it cannot be expected that period, the scheme may also apply for a Provisional Certificate Alternative Service (CPS), which can be obtained immediately
The use of TSE/CPS is conditional upon the holder to continue as a participant in the society in General. In another case, the costs arising could be claimed in the concept of undue benefits.
The use of TSE/CPS will not be valid when the minor has the purpose medical treatment for an injury or illness which had the patient before travelling.
When the system of public health of the country of stay is subjected to any partial payment by the user (co), the scheme may be requested for the return of the co-payment in the form and with the conditions laid down in the contract of insurance for assistance in the rate for stays of less than 120 days. For more information, see: Reimbursement of expenses abroad .