E121

Hi, the E121 is defunct. You need form S1. Good luck. Penny

As Penny has mentioned, the E121 has been replaced by the S1form. You need to phone the International Pension Service in Newcastle upon Tyne who will issue a completed one. Their contact details are:- Phone number +44 191 218 7777 Fax number +44 191 218 7021 Textphone (for those with speech or hearing difficulties) +44 191 218 7280 Address International Pension Centre Tyneview Park Newcastle Upon Tyne NE98 1BA United Kingdom Opening hours Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 8.00 pm

Great Info job done many thanks to you both

Job done many thanks to you both

I think that this link gives very useful information about health cover entitlements throughout the EU:

Just wanted to say that this information is about what your EHIC card entitles you to, not full health cover when moving to another EU country (in case anyone is confused).

The S1 is only issued to those who are of UK retirement age, if you are below that you will only get the S1 if you are on long term benefits of some sort, I was on DLA before left the UK and had to wait 3 months for that to be changed so that I could still get it in Italy, after that the S1 was sent out to me and I could register with my ASL to get my tessera sanitaria.

I was caught in a major "Catch22" situation to resolve - I wanted to buy a car to get around, I could not buy a car without a carta d' identita, I could not get the carta d'identita without medical cover, even though I could prove I had an income. I could not get registered with ASL for tessera sanitaria unless I had insurance cover (ie UK S1 form)the only way I could resolve the issue was to buy private medical cover that satisfied the requirements of my local anagrafe, who then issued my carta d'identita, I could then buy a car and I could then get to my ASL who issued the tessera sanitaria to me !!!I really learnt how hard it is fighting through �� beurocracy - not for the faint hearted !!!

Congratulations on getting an �� ID and residency! You will require an E121 form to receive �� healthcare benefits. Having the appropriate application form is essential to a successful process. Even though I still need to locate the E121 form's exact location, there are trustworthy that can help you conduct research and get the necessary materials. I hope your journey through the �� healthcare system is smooth. I wish you luck!