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Can I get Injury Benefit while living in another country?

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EC Regulations apply if you work or have worked or you move between the following countries.

Countries covered by EC Regulations
  • Austria
  • Iceland
  • Republic of Cyprus
    (Cyprus South)
  • Belgium
  • Ireland
  • Romania
  • Bulgaria
  • Italy
  • Slovakia
  • Czech Republic
  • Latvia
  • Slovenia
  • Denmark
  • Liechtenstein
  • Spain
  • Estonia
  • Lithuania
  • Sweden
  • Finland
  • Luxembourg
  • Switzerland
  • France
  • Malta
  • Sweden
  • Germany
  • Norway
  • The Netherlands
  • Greece
  • Poland
  • The United Kingdom
  • Hungary
  • Portugal

Going to a country covered by EC Regulations

If you are receiving Injury Benefit from this Department and you intend to move to another country covered by EC Regulations you should tell us as soon as possible. If you delay you may lose benefit or your payment may be delayed.

Note
Contact your local office of the Health Service Executive if you have any questions about health services while abroad.

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