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In the EU and EEA countries and in Switzerland you receive medically necessary treatment for the local user fee when you show a European Health Insurance Card issued by Kela to the caregiver. Medically necessary treatment means treatment that cannot wait until you return home. The need of treatment is assessed by the doctor providing […]

Read the news item in Ukrainian. Read the news item in Russian. In Finland, the right to use health services is usually based on your municipality of residence. If you have a municipality of residence in Finland, you can use the services of the Finnish public healthcare system at the client fee set for a […]

Accessing care You can obtain medically necessary treatment by presenting the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), when you are temporarily staying in Luxembourg. Medically necessary treatment refers to treatment that cannot wait for your return home. You may need such treatment in case of acute illness or accident. You can also receive treatment related to […]

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Accessing care You can obtain medically necessary treatment by presenting the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), when you are temporarily staying in Croatia. Medically necessary treatment refers to treatment that cannot wait for your return home. You may need such treatment in case of acute illness or accident. You can also receive treatment related to […]

You can obtain medically necessary treatment by presenting the European Health Insurance Card, when you are temporarily staying in another EU or EEA country, the United Kingdom or in Switzerland. Apply for the card from Kela. Medically necessary treatment refers to treatment that cannot wait for your return home. Temporary residence usually refers to a […]

In emergencies call emergency number 112. An ambulance or medical helicopter will be dispatched if necessary. You can also install the 112 Suomi application free-of-charge on your smart phone to indicate your location to the Emergency Response Centre. In emergences you are entitled to receive emergency medical care, such as dental treatment, mental health treatment […]

The vocabulary of international healthcare can sometimes seem difficult. When you receive treatment in another EU country, it is important to be able to differentiate between a case of sudden illness and seeking treatment. In this article, we explain in more detail the difference between the two and what to do in each situation to get the necessary treatment.

Accessing care You can obtain medically necessary treatment by presenting the European Health Insurance Card, when you are temporarily staying in Austria. Medically necessary treatment refers to treatment that cannot wait for your return home. You may need such treatment in case of acute illness or accident. You can also receive treatment related to pregnancy […]

Accessing care You can obtain medically necessary treatment by presenting the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), when you are temporarily staying in Belgium. Medically necessary treatment refers to treatment that cannot wait for your return home. You may need such treatment in case of acute illness or accident. You can also receive treatment related to […]