GHIC stands for Global Health Insurance Card, and is free to obtain from the official NHS website - www.nhs.uk/ehic. It has replaced the EHIC, but you can still use your EHIC for as long as it is valid.
A GHIC enables you to receive necessary state-funded healthcare on the same basis as a resident in the country you’re visiting. This doesn’t mean the treatment is free, and the card doesn’t replace travel insurance, but it can result in reduced fees or excess waivers.
You can use it in all EEA countries, as well as a few others. Here are those countries:
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