Health, EHIC and misinformation?

GuestPoster566 · 2013-08-30T11:56:04+02:00

We have received our entitlement certificates, using our S1s issued from UK. Next year we will have to re-apply from UK for new S1s and resubmit. In the accompanying letter to our certificates there are 2 things stated which are fundamentally wrong, at least from my research. 1. That our certificates are valid for 3 years. We know that they are not and are dated to indicate that. 2. That according to EU Regs, holders of Certificate of Entitlement are to apply for EHIC from the State issuing their pension or of the pensioner on whom they are dependent. According to EU site AND the Dept of Entitlement's own website it is they, the Entitlement Unit's responsibility to issue EHICs to us. Can anyone clarify #2 please? Thank you

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ricky ViP

Member since 06 September 2009

rickyViP31 August 2013 13:14:09

#41

3522

Yep,

you learn new things about Malta every day ! -))

So the 'problem' is with your children! I hope it works as easy for them once you have the passports !

Cheers
Ricky

Duxx Serial expat

Member since 16 July 2013

DuxxSerial expat06 December 2013 12:38:35

#42

293

sorry for bringing old subject, but I'm confused now...

I live in Malta for 3 months now, my e-ID is still not done, I work, pay taxes and SSC

my wife and kids (schoolboy and baby) are here for 3 weeks, still no e-ID card

So, do I need to apply for something to be entitled for free health care in hospital and clinics?
Does the rest of my family need to apply for something?

In my company they just said to me that as I'm paying SSC i have free health care and my family is also entitled to it trough me...

I'm a Croat, EU member... just for your info

georgeingozo ViP

Member since 24 March 2010

georgeingozoViP06 December 2013 12:41:20

#43

3703

you and your family are covered - as you dont have the Eresidence card, you might have to show a payslip to prove payment of SSC

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