Nearly 1.3 million UK Global Health Insurance Cards (GHICs) are set to expire in the course of this year, according to data cited by Compare the Market. The concern is that some travellers may be without valid healthcare cover while abroad if they do not renew in time.
Both outlets urge people to check the expiry date on their GHIC and ensure coverage before travelling. The reporting relies on the figures obtained by Compare the Market, which frames the issue as a planning matter for holiday travel. The sources do not provide details on how many affected cardholders have already been abroad, what countries are covered, or the specific renewal process. They focus instead on the scale of impending expiries and the potential risk of being uninsured if a card is not updated before departure.
