Ordering a European Health Insurance Card
With the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) you get medically necessary treatment in public healthcare in EU and EEA countries and Switzerland at the same price as local people. This guide explains how to order the card and what it does not cover.
You will need
- OmaKela login credentials
- A postal address in Finland
- Your travel dates
- Your travel insurance details
Steps
Check your entitlement
You can get the card if you live in Finland and are covered by Finnish social security. If you have worked or lived abroad, check your entitlement with Kela.
Order the card in OmaKela
Order in good time
Ask for a provisional certificate
Know the card's limits
Keep travel insurance
Claim reimbursement afterwards
Check the expiry date
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