What does health cost in Malta?

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Epoch New member

Member since 21 June 2014

EpochNew member05 August 2014 04:00:09

Hello guys, one of the things I haven't really thought about is what health costs in Malta, meaning general insurance and particular doctor and hospital visits. I've lived in Germany and Sweden and while in Germany there was a monthly fee to be paid actively (either public or private insurance) and no fee at all when going to the doctor, in Sweden was very different since health costs there were paid by employer and you only paid 200 krones (20 euro) for each visit.

So how is it done in Malta? I have to say, I practically never go to a doctor, so far once a year max, fingers crossed.
Hope you can help me, I would appreciate it.

Your Europe Contributor

Member since 15 March 2013

Your EuropeContributor05 August 2014 08:49:38

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Hello Epoch,

treatment in public hospitals and health centres is provided free of charge, whereas you'll have to pay for things like dental care (except emergencies) and prescription medicines (except within a three-day period after an emergency). More details on health coverage in Malta are to be found here: ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=1021&langId=en&intPageId=1746聽 Unforeseen medical treatment - Malta.聽

europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/health/unplanned-healthcare/going-to-hospital-abroad/

, where there's more information on the issue.

GuestPoster566 ViP

Member since 18 October 2012

GuestPoster566ViP07 August 2014 06:20:21

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The contact details聽 for the Entitlement Unit in that linked article are incorrect.

GuestPoster566 ViP

Member since 18 October 2012

GuestPoster566ViP07 August 2014 06:22:30

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Check article on this forum regarding Residence and Health.

georgeingozo ViP

Member since 24 March 2010

georgeingozoViP07 August 2014 10:32:33

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Your Europe wrote:
Hello Epoch,

treatment in public hospitals and health centres is provided free of charge

only if you qualify by
1. transferring existing rights from another EU country
or
2. paying social security contributions

just being resident does not qualify

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