Stay outside the territory of the competent State – return to or transfer of residence to the territory of the other Contracting Party during sickness or maternity – provision of major benefits
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- A person who satisfies the conditions for entitlement to benefits under the legislation of one of the Contracting Parties will be entitled to such benefits during a temporary stay in the territory of the other Contracting Party when his condition necessitates immediate provision of medical care.
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- A person who is entitled to benefits at the expense of an institution of one of the Contracting Parties and who resides in the territory of that Party, retains that entitlement when he transfers his residence to the territory of the other Contracting Party.
- However, before the transfer the person concerned will have to obtain the authorization of the competent institution. Such authorization may be refused only if it is established that movement of the person concerned would be prejudicial to his state of health or the receipt of medical treatment.
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- When a person is entitled to benefits in kind according to the provisions of the preceding paragraphs, these benefits shall be provided at the expense of the competent institution by the institution of the place of temporary stay or residence according to the provisions of the legislation applied by the latter institution, as if the person concerned were affiliated to it. The period during which such benefits are provided shall, however, be that laid down under the legislation of the competent State.
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- In the cases referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article, the supply of prosthesis, major appliances or other substantial benefits in kind – except in case of absolute urgency – will be subject to the condition that the competent institution will give its authorization.
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- In the cases referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article, cash benefits will be provided by the competent institution according to the provisions of the legislation which it applies.
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- The provisions of this Article shall be applicable by analogy to the members of the family of the person concerned.
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- The provisions of paragraphs 1 and 6 of this Article are not applicable to persons who are going to the territory of the Contracting Party other than the competent State, for the purpose of receiving medical care.
