近196万英国GHIC和EHIC在2025年到期,欧洲旅行者除非重新获得免费紧急护理,否则将面临风险。 Nearly 1.96 million UK GHICs and EHICs expire in 2025, risking travelers’ access to free emergency care in Europe unless renewed.

将近196万英国全球健康保险卡(GHICs)和欧洲健康保险卡(EHICs)将于2025年到期,可能使旅行者无法在欧洲获得免费或降低费用的紧急保健。 Nearly 1.96 million UK Global Health Insurance Cards (GHICs) and European Health Insurance Cards (EHICs) are set to expire in 2025, potentially leaving travelers without access to free or reduced-cost emergency healthcare in Europe. 取代EHIC的GHIC在欧盟国家和瑞士的紧急护理中仍然有效,如果是当前和适当更新的话。 The GHIC, which replaced the EHIC, remains valid for emergency care in EU countries and Switzerland if current and properly renewed. 自2016年以来,国民健康服务署已花费8.13亿英镑用于英国海外旅行者的医疗。 The NHS has spent over £813 million since 2016 on medical treatment for UK travelers abroad. GHIC的更新是免费的,可在过期前九个月之内上网更新。 Renewing a GHIC is free and can be done online up to nine months before expiry. 旅行者必须检查其卡的过期日期(位于右下角),并确保他们也享有全面的旅行保险,因为GHIC和EHIC不涵盖私人护理、游轮或冬季运动紧急情况。 Travelers must check their card’s expiry date—located in the bottom right corner—and ensure they also have comprehensive travel insurance, as GHICs and EHICs do not cover private care, cruises, or winter sports emergencies. 当局强调,有效卡是必需的,但单凭有效卡是不够的。 Authorities stress that a valid card is essential but not sufficient on its own.