European Parliament 3 October 2002, WRITTEN QUESTION E-2780/02 by Luigi Cocilovo (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Medical treatment during a stay in a Member State other than that of residence. Articles 22 and 31 of Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71.

Article 77 of Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 determines one Member State which is competent for paying the benefits for dependent children of pensioners, distinguishing whether the person receives a pension under the legislation of one or of more Member States: if a pensioner receives a pension from one Member State only, this Member State is responsible for payment of benefits, irrespective of the