In my case they provided me with a new card. I think first card is anyway only limited to 2 year lifetime. So once it expires you get new one with all info filled out.

Reg,

K.

@1on1 wrote:

Update-

Ok i just realized that the reason i didnt see an expiration date on the e-card is because its just dotted out and there was no year..i guess i will have to call them and ask when my two year anniversary is so i can request an e-card with all the info filled in on the back.

Also,does anyone know if the e-card ( ie e-card wwith the back info filled in) will actually work if you need medical attention overseas ? If so, will it work for outside the EU ?

any additional heads up is cheerfully accepted.

1on1

e-Card only works in EU-EEA countries. Heads up that you may want to check for each country. It’s been awhile but several years ago I discovered the fluke that because I am a non EU-EEA citizen I would not be covered in Switzerland with my e-card. It was ok for that particular situation as I was right on the border not far from Austria and Italy– so I could have gotten to one of those countries had I needed any sort of medical treatment– but it might be something to check into. I think the situation with that has changed– but my advice is to know before you go.

For some things outside fo the Eu-EEA they will reimburse you part of what the same thing would cost in Austria. For example, I prefer my American dentist to the dentists I have tried here. I get a bill and turn it in to the Krankenkasse. It’s a pittance what I get back but something is better than nothing.