Access to public health system

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AlbeBrianza Member

Member since 22 January 2012

AlbeBrianzaMember26 January 2014 14:32:44

Hello,

I'm an Italian citizen who's about to move to Krak貌w for professional reasons. I was wondering which documents are needed for an EU citizen to have access to Polish public health system, in case of necessity. I have a European Health Insurance Card, is it enough?

Alberto

bikerjenko Active member

Member since 09 March 2013

bikerjenkoActive member11 February 2014 08:41:36

Hi Alberto,

If you are not moving permanently then the card should be enough, you will have to pay prescription charges of course and these vary depending on the medication.
Be aware that it is quite normal for people go to private doctors to beat the queues, and consultations are not expensive (about 拢20 where I live).
Colin (Tomaszow Mazowiecki)
+48 508 932 521

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