Glossary term
Cross-Border Healthcare Directive
Reference only — not medical advice. See disclaimer.
European Union legislation (Directive 2011/24/EU) that grants EU citizens the right to seek planned medical treatment in another member state and claim reimbursement from their home country's health system up to the cost of equivalent treatment at home. Post-Brexit, the directive no longer automatically applies to UK patients, though bilateral agreements may exist.
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