With the EHIC, people with statutory health insurance can access medical treatment throughout Europe. The European Health Insurance Card is recognized in all EU countries. In Germany, people with statutory health insurance usually have it with them at all times, as it is printed on the back of the regular insurance card. A uniform design has been agreed upon throughout the European Union so that the EHIC can be recognized as such everywhere. In addition to the surname and first name, the card also stores the date of birth, the personal identification number, an identification number of the insured person's health insurance company, the identification number of the card, and the expiration date.