What is a current European health insurance card and how do i get one?

Going on a trip and need one of these but dunno what it is lol
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The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is a replacement for the old E111 document. It is used to allow you to receive free or cheaper healthcare when you visit certain European countries. They are free, so it's definitely work getting. Even if you have health/travel insurance, some of the policies only cover you for medical things that are not covered by the EHIC. You still need the separate travel insurance though, as the EHIC only covers you for certain emergency procedures, and not for the cost of getting you to the hospital. You would get a massive bill if that happened and you had no insurance. If you click on the following link it describes the EHIC in detail, and also allows you to apply for one: http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Healthcare/Healt…
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