Category: What’s new
How do I find a reliable treatment provider abroad? Expert tips
22.4.2026Are you considering going abroad for treatment? Careful planning helps ensure that you find a suitable and safe treatment provider and facility. In this article, our expert explains how to find a reliable treatment provider abroad.
Pregnant while travelling: what if I go into labour abroad?
26.3.2026If labour starts while you are on holiday or a business trip, it is important to know what to do. Here is a compilation of the most important advice for sudden childbirth abroad.
Things to consider when travelling abroad to give birth
16.3.2026Have you considered giving birth abroad for family reasons or because you want to use the health services of a particular country? Preparing for childbirth in another country takes planning, but with the right information it is possible. Prepare for your trip and utilise advice from the Cross-border Health Contact Point.
Holidaying with your children in Europe – how to prepare for falling ill abroad
13.2.2026Do all family members have to have European Health Insurance Cards? And how do I pack my medicines for the trip? Prepare for a holiday with children with tips from the Cross-border Health Contact Point!
Kanta.fi: The prescription and patient data of Finns can now be utilised in new European countries
9.2.2026The movement of Finnish health and prescription data in Europe is expanding again. In the future, a Finnish electronic prescription can be used to obtain medicines in Latvia, and the patient data stored in Kanta will be available to health care professionals in Norway and Latvia if the patient has consented to this.
Results of EU-healthcare.fi visitor survey: site is praised for its clarity and reliability
7.1.2026Visitors find the EU-healthcare.fi website clear, reliable and useful.
Kela: European Health Insurance Card validity period extended to five years – delays possible for new cards
11.12.2025The validity period of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) will be extended to five years. This does not require any action from customers, as Kela will automatically renew EHIC cards at the end of their validity period. There may be a short break in the delivery of new cards. If you do not have an EHIC card, we recommend that you apply for it well in advance of your planned travel dates.
Patient insurance considerations when using health services abroad
17.11.2025When seeking health services at a foreign clinic or hospital, ensure in advance that you are aware of matters related to patient safety. The Finnish national patient insurance only covers treatment provided in Finland.
Contact Point provides training on cross-border healthcare
30.10.2025The Contact Point for Cross-border Healthcare is currently planning a training package on cross-border healthcare. The training materials are primarily intended for professionals who, in their work, deal with matters related to cross-border healthcare. In the planning, we have taken into account the views of employees of wellbeing services counties and patient organisations.
10 years of EU-healthcare.fi – a website built with our customers
16.10.2025EU-healthcare.fi will turn ten years old in October 2025. Over the last decade, the site has evolved and developed–always with the customer in mind. To mark the anniversary, let’s take a look at the history and development of the site.