The Right To Health

What rights do I have if I get sick?

If you fall ill, you have the right to medical services to help cure your illness, prevent complications of your illness, and to recovery services...

What rights do I have if I get sick?

Can I benefit from every possible medical service if I am insured?

No. The healthcare services covered by the health insurance fund do not include the following: - Health services provided in the case of...

Can I benefit from every possible medical service if I am insured?

When do I lose my insurance rights?

The status of being insured and insurance rights cease: - Upon the loss of the right of residence in the country, or - In case of non-payment...

When do I lose my insurance rights?

Can I benefit from health insurance without paying the contribution?

You cannot receive medical services if you do not pay the contribution. Individuals who benefit from health insurance without paying the...

Can I benefit from health insurance without paying the contribution?

Can I choose a family doctor from a private clinic?

Yes, you can pick a family doctor, even from private clinics. Besides doctors with their own offices, there are also family doctors in private...

Can I choose a family doctor from a private clinic?

What do I do if I need surgery and I’m not insured?

If you need urgent medical and surgical hospitalization, the hospital will provide you with medical services. However, after evaluating your health...

What do I do if I need surgery and I’m not insured?

What medical services do I have to pay for if I’m not insured?

If you're not insured, you have to cover all the costs for recommended medical tests and treatments prescribed by specialists. More information...

What medical services do I have to pay for if I’m not insured?

If I don’t have insurance, what medical services can I get?

Free social health insurance covers basic services that include: Emergency medical care Checking for diseases that could spread Medical...

If I don’t have insurance, what medical services can I get?

What is the medical services package?

The medical services package is the medical care, treatment, medications, and medical devices that insured patients can get. More information on...

What is the medical services package?

What documents do I need in order to register with a family doctor?

The documents you need are: A form you fill out at the family doctor's office. A certificate from your job showing you paid for health...

What documents do I need in order to register with a family doctor?