EHIC / GHIC
JEE-hik /ˈdʒiːhɪk/
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What it really means
The Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC, which replaced the EHIC for most people) lets UK residents get necessary state healthcare when visiting EU countries. It's free to apply on the NHS website — never pay a fee site. It is not a substitute for travel insurance.
Chinese explanation
全球健康保险卡（GHIC，已基本取代EHIC）：英国居民赴欧盟国家旅行时可凭它获得必要的公立医疗。在NHS官网免费申请——切勿使用收费网站。它不能代替旅行保险。
Example conversation
A: I'm going to Spain at Easter. Should I sort anything health-wise?
B: Apply for a free GHIC on the NHS website, and get travel insurance too.
A：我复活节要去西班牙，健康方面要准备什么吗？
B：在NHS官网免费申请一张GHIC，另外也要买旅行保险。
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