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The Dammastock group in central Switzerland (Chapter 6:1)

Health insurance

All medical treatment in Switzerland must be paid for, but note that the European health insurance card is also valid, which entitles the holder to reciprocal arrangements for the reimbursement of some costs of medical treatment (check limitations which are printed on forms available at UK post offices). However, the EHIC is no substitute for proper health insurance, so walkers, skiers and climbers should make sure they have adequate cover appropriate for their chosen activity; it should include personal accident, sickness and mountain rescue. The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) provides a comprehensive insurance service for its members, with policies covering travel, trekking, rock climbing, mountaineering and winter sports (www.thebmc.co.uk). Note also that the UK branch of the Austrian Alpine Club provides insurance cover to members for basic rescue, medical emergencies and repatriation (www.aacuk.co.uk).