Healthcare at Disneyland Paris
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Whilst in France
UK residents are advised to apply for a free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), which offers you access to reduced-cost medical treatment whilst in Europe.
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) allows you to access state-provided healthcare in all European Economic Area (EEA) countries and Switzerland at a reduced cost or sometimes free of charge.
Everyone who is resident in the UK should have one and carry it with them when travelling abroad. Remember to check your EHIC is still valid before you travel. Applying for the card is free and it's valid for up to five years.
Presenting the EHIC entitles you to treatment that may become necessary during your trip, but doesn't allow you to go abroad specifically to receive medical care. However, maternity care, renal dialysis and managing the symptoms of pre-existing or chronic conditions that arise while abroad are all covered by the EHIC.
Your EHIC will allow you access to the same state-provided healthcare as a resident of the country you are visiting. However, many countries expect the patient to pay towards their treatment, and even with an EHIC, you might be expected to do the same. You may be able to seek reimbursement for this cost when you are back in the UK if you are not able to do so in the other country.
The EHIC is NOT an alternative to travel insurance. It will not cover any private medical healthcare or the cost of things such as mountain rescue in ski resorts, repatriation to the UK or lost or stolen property.
For these reasons and others, it is important to have both an EHIC and a valid private travel insurance policy. Some insurers now insist you hold an EHIC and many will waive the excess if you have one.
Apply now online here.
Proper travel insurance is also strongly advised. If you need to be treated by a doctor at your hotel you will more than likely be liable for costs, including any medicines prescribed. Medical insurance will ensure you are reimbursed for these costs.
At the Resort
First Aid Centres are located in each park -
· In Disneyland Park - on Main Street, U.S.A. near the Plaza Gardens Restaurant
· In Walt Disney Studios Park - behind Studio Services.
Basic medications are provided for free by qualified medical staff, and guests are able to stay as long as required during park opening hours. Beds are available for those needing to rest.
If you become sick when staying at a Disney Resort hotel, contact the hotel reception who will arrange for a local doctor to visit your hotel room. If a prescription is required the hotel will arrange for it to be delivered to the hotel. You will be charged for the doctor's visit and any medication costs, which is when medical insurance comes in handy.
