Do I need Private Med insurance?

Member since 07 January 2014

Linda&RoyMember07 January 2014 20:06:53

We are thinking of moving to Malta-I am 76 so could anyone tell me if my E111 card cover me for medical expenses plus medication or do I need private med insurance?

georgeingozo ViP

Member since 24 March 2010

georgeingozoViP07 January 2014 21:13:44

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E111 no longer exists, its replaced by EHIC and EHIC is for tourists not residents

so ,no it wont cover you. However do you qualify for an S1 or do you have a UK passport ?

Linda&Roy Member

Member since 07 January 2014

Linda&RoyMember07 January 2014 21:19:48

I have a UK Passport and sorry, I meant the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)

georgeingozo ViP

Member since 24 March 2010

georgeingozoViP07 January 2014 21:23:21

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:-)

as Uk passport holder you can get the RHA which gives you basic cover

Linda&Roy Member

Member since 07 January 2014

Linda&RoyMember07 January 2014 21:24:57

Many thanks

GuestPoster566 ViP

Member since 18 October 2012

GuestPoster566ViP07 January 2014 22:46:40

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Please do read this: https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=316705
Full details are in it.
As you are over State retirement age and I presume in receipt of a State Pension you will qualify for S1 certificate which will mean that ALL your health treatment and medication for chronic conditions will be free of charge.
Beware, the process for accessing the free medication for chronic conditions (yellow card i.e. Schedule V) takes some time so if you do come out here bring as much medication as you can from the UK.