The UK must remain part of the European Health Insurance Certificate scheme

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

It would be a serious loss if UK nationals did not have the coverage of the National Health Service when travelling in Europe. Several non-EU countries are involved, and there is no reason why Britain should not too. It is for the benefit of all of us.

While in the EU the UK was automatically a member, and if any of us had an accident or serious illness we would be assured of NHS coverage in the EU and wider. There were problems over the UK not collecting charges from other countries as was our entitlement, but the basic health care of our citizens should continue, else costs and safety would be serious. Brexit, with or without a deal, would not affect this, although it appears that the government wants to end this too. We must retain it.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: Ensure that EHIC will remain available to UK citizens after The UK leaves the EU

Timeline

22 Sep 2020	Petition opened for signatures
30 Sep 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10

Status Rejected

Rejected 30 Sep 2020

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